Unidentified criminals stabbed a journalist in Bihar on Sunday night, wounding him critically. This is the fourth attack on journalists in Bihar in the past 15 months.

The incident took place in Maharajganj Bazar locality of Siwan district — the place that witnessed the brutal killing of another journalist last year. The victim, Rajesh Kumar, who worked for a local vernacular daily was returning home when unidentified outlaws stabbed him furiously. He was rushed to a local hospital that referred him to Patna for better treatment keeping in view his serious condition. He condition is still stated to be very critical.

As per reports in the local media, the victim was working as a crime reporter and a few days ago, he had written a story over the molestation of a girl, which apparently angered the criminals. The police are investigating the case.