Patna, Feb. 20 -- Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar Leader of Opposition (LoP) Tejashwi Yadav on Friday alleged that crime in the state has reached its "peak" and criminals are operating fearlessly due to "protection from the government."

Addressing the media here, Yadav claimed that since the NDA government assumed power, criminal elements have become emboldened and shielded, asserting that "crime is at its highest in BJP-ruled states and criminals are being protected in Bihar."

He further criticised Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, describing him as "unconscious" and unable to rein in law and order across the state.

"Crime is at its peak. Criminals are fearless because the government is protecting them. Ever since the NDA gover...