A Youth Congress leader was found dead with a gunshot wound at his residence in the Bhagabati Nagar area of Sonepur district late Tuesday night, sending shockwaves through the region and political circles. The deceased has been identified as Rajesh Mishra, a member of the District Congress Committee and an active Youth Congress leader. According to preliminary information, Mishra is suspected to have died by suicide after allegedly shooting himself with his licensed revolver at around 1 a.m. at his home.
Family members and neighbours alerted the police after hearing a gunshot. A police team rushed to the scene and recovered the licensed revolver, and the body has been sent for a post‑mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
Police officials said the circumstances leading up to the incident are yet to be fully established, and it remains unclear whether personal issues or other factors were involved. Investigators are questioning family members, relatives and close associates as part of the ongoing inquiry.
The sudden death of the young Congress leader has raised concerns across Subarnapur district, with several party leaders and supporters expressing grief and offering condolences. Police said all possible angles are being examined to establish the truth behind the tragic incident, and further details may emerge after completion of the investigation and receipt of the post‑mortem report.
