Patna/IBNS/UNI: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has directed the authorities concerned to strictly maintain the law and order situation in the state at any cost.

In an official meeting held here on Monday and attended by the senior officers of the state headquarters, Nitish Kumar instructed them to take stern action against the trouble mongers trying to disturb the law and order condition.

Kumar said the law and order situation had always been the priority in his government which has improved it across the state and asked the authorities to maintain it.

The Chief Minister said his government has established peace and harmony in the state, which should not be disturbed at any cost.

This comes after two people were shot during a court hearing in Bihar's Samastipur on Saturday after four unidentified people opened fire.

The attackers were trying to shoot Prabhat Chowdhary, who was arrested a few days ago in connection with an illegal liquor business.

The firing incident took place when Chowdhary appeared in court on Saturday, said the police.