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HRD Attack

Rajendra Singh

Incident date
18 Jun 2018
Date accuracy
All Correct
Rajendra Singh
Male
Human Rights Defender
Killings
Target: Individual
Location of Incident: India
Life Insurance Corporation India Insurance
Other actors

Sources

Right to Information (RTI) activist Rajendra Singh was shot dead in Bihar’s East Champaran district, India, on 20 June, 2018. Singh was known for his work in exposing discrepancies in the functioning of Life Insurance Corporation and other irregularities. He also brought to light the misuse of government funds meant for building toilets and housing under public welfare programs. Singh had survived at least three attempts on his life in the past.