Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rajkumar Rai alias Allah Rai was allegedly shot dead by two unidentified men on Wednesday night in Patna.
The incident took place at Munnachak area of Chitragupta and came months before the state assembly elections. According to sources, Rai was expected to contest the polls from Raghopur assembly constituency.
Police said a detailed investigation is underway but prima facie, a land dispute appeared to be the reason behind the attack. Rai was involved in land-related businesses.
On learning about the incident, a police team rushed Rai to the hospital where doctors declared him dead.
A forensic team visited the spot for collection of evidence.