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CBI today took custody of controversial Rashtriya Janata Dal, RJD, leader Shahabuddin in connection with murder case of journalist Rajdeo Ranjan. According to CBI sources, Shahabuddin, who is accused in the case, has been brought to the agency headquarter for questioning. Presently he is lodged in Tihar prison.

The four-time RJD MP from Siwan is alleged to have been involved in the murder of Ranjan, a journalist of a prominent Hindi daily in Siwan last year. Ranjan was gunned down last year and his wife has accused Shahabuddin of having a role in the killing. Shahabuddin is facing trial in more than 45 criminal cases.