Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], March 27 (HBTV): Jharkhand BJP leader Anil Tiger was murdered in Ranchi on Wednesday. An accused in the murder has been arrested following an encounter with the police, an official said.

'An accused in the murder of BJP leader Anil Tiger has been arrested after an encounter. He has been shot in the thigh. After being identified, police teams started chasing him. On seeing the police team, he opened fire. In retaliation, the police shot him and arrested him. The investigation is ongoing,' SSP Ranchi stated.

Following the incident, BJP leaders and workers held a protest and raised slogans against the state government over the murder.

Political leaders have criticized Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren over the law and order situation in the state.

BJP MLA Navin Jaiswal condemned the Jharkhand government, stating that criminal activities had increased since Hemant Soren's government came to power.

'Since their government has been formed in Jharkhand, criminal activities have increased. The police administration has failed as they are busy looting land and coal and are unable to maintain law and order. Hemant Soren should tender his resignation from the post of Chief Minister,' Jaiswal said.

Union Minister Sanjay Seth also criticized the state government, claiming that criminals had a free hand in Jharkhand.

'The whole of Jharkhand, including Ranchi, is in the grip of criminals. The rule of law has collapsed, and criminals have a free hand. Law and order has completely failed. We will take to the streets tomorrow morning and protest strongly against this crime and this dishonest government. In Uttar Pradesh, women and businessmen are safe. Why? Because there is fear, there is the Yogi model. Implement the Yogi model, and crime will stop,' Seth said.

All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) president Sudesh Mahto also criticized the Hemant Soren government, claiming that the morale of criminals had increased in the state.

'The morale of criminals has increased in the state. Criminal activities in Ranchi have risen. We are standing with the family of BJP leader Anil Tiger,' Mahto said.

Congress leader Suresh Kumar Baitha demanded action against those responsible for the incident.

'He was a very close friend of mine. I am deeply hurt by the incident. I express my deepest condolences to the family members. Action should be taken against those responsible for the incident,' Baitha said. (ANI)