According to reports, Vidrohi was shot dead by two unidentified criminals on the road as he returned from the police station after filing a case against his neighbors with whom he had a dispute. His family took him to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Vidrohi, 55, had worked in various newspapers before turning a freelance writer. The murder happened ahead of elections in Bihar state which begins on October 12.

Meanwhile, the IFJ and NUJ(I) also condemn the attack by supporters of religious leader, Narain Sai, on the offices of the Hindi daily, Amar Ujala in Agra in Uttar Pradesh on September 29. Around a dozen supporter of Narain Sai forcefully entered the offices, damaged furniture and attacked journalists over a report published on September 20. When the employees retaliated, all of the attackers except two ran away. Two attackers were handed over to the police.