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Bihar: Mokama MLA Anant Singh released from Beur jail; celebration sparks row

Bihar: Mokama MLA Anant Singh released from Beur jail; celebration sparks row

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Following his release from Patna’s Beur Central Jail, Mokama MLA Anant Kumar Singh received a grand welcome at his residence in Patna.  As reported by news agency IANS, thousands of supporters had gathered to greet the MLA after being released from jail.​ As soon as his vehicle arrived, supporters erupted in chants of “Chhote Sarkar Zindabad”, showering him with flower garlands.​ Fireworks lights up the skies after Anant Singh got bail The atmosphere turned celebratory, with fireworks lighting up the sky and slogans echoing across the area.​ Overwhelmed by the massive turnout, Anant Kumar Singh urged the crowd to disperse and return later, but the supporters` enthusiasm remained undeterred.​ According to supporters, celebrations will continue on Tuesday with a grand roadshow spanning nearly 50 kilometres in the Mokama constituency, reported IANS.  MLA Anant Singh is scheduled to offer prayers at a temple in Barahiya before proceeding to his ancestral village, Nadma, accompanied by a large convoy of supporters.​ While speaking to the media after being released from jail, Anant Singh maintained his innocence in the …

JD(U)`s Anant Kumar Singh, arrested in murder case, wins Bihar`s Mokama

JD(U)`s Anant Kumar Singh, arrested in murder case, wins Bihar`s Mokama

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Gangster-turned-politician Anant Kumar Singh, who is in jail after being arrested in the murder of Jan Suraaj Party supporter Dular Chand Yadav, bagged the Mokama seat in Bihar on Friday. Singh, a JD(U) candidate, defeated his nearest rival, Veena Singh of the RJD, by 28,206 votes, according to the Election Commission. Singh bagged 91,416 votes, while the RJD nominee secured 63,210 votes. He was arrested for the murder, which rocked the state amid the electioneering, a few days before polling in the seat. The Mokama seat has remained with Singh`s family since 1990, whatever the party affiliation may be, except for a brief interlude. Singh gave the mantle to his wife Neelam Devi in 2022, when his conviction in a UAPA case led to his disqualification from the assembly. He was recently acquitted in the case by the Patna High Court.  This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right …

Mokama killing: FIR claims JD(U) candidate Anant Singh ‘shot at’ 75-year-old before others ran him over with Thar | Patna News

Mokama killing: FIR claims JD(U) candidate Anant Singh ‘shot at’ 75-year-old before others ran him over with Thar | Patna News

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The FIR registered in connection with the killing of 75-year-old Dularchand Yadav at Tartar village, which comes under Bihar’s Mokama Assembly constituency, said that during a clash between supporters of the JD(U) and Jan Suraaj parties on October 30, JD(U) candidate Anant Singh allegedly shot at Yadav, before the latter was thrashed by others and then run over with an SUV. The Patna police arrested Anant Singh late on Saturday night, along with two of his aides, Manikant Thakur and Ranjit Ram. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartikeya K Sharma said the arrests followed the scrutiny of CCTV footage, witness statements, and the post-mortem report. “Based on the evidence collected so far, including video footage and witness accounts, it has been found that Anant Singh was present at the spot when the violence occurred. He has been identified as the prime accused and arrested accordingly,” the SSP said. The SSP said that two other men present with Singh at the scene — Thakur, a resident of Nadwa village under Barh police station, and Ram, from …

JD(U) candidate Anant Singh held over Jan Suraaj worker’s death in Mokama

JD(U) candidate Anant Singh held over Jan Suraaj worker’s death in Mokama

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Bihar Police on Sunday arrested don-turned-politician Anant Kumar Singh, popularly known as Chhote Sarkar, in connection with the death of Jan Suraaj supporter Dular Chand Yadav during election campaigning in Mokama three days ago. The JD(U) candidate, who is contesting the election as a NDA nominee, was arrested by the police from his house in Mokama in the wee hours on Sunday. Talking to PTI, Patna SSP Kartikeya K Sharma confirmed his arrest. He, however, refused to divulge further details. Yadav died while campaigning for Jan Suraaj Party`s candidate Piyush Priyadarshi in Patna`s Mokama area on Thursday. The incident had taken place close to the Bhadaur and Ghoswari police stations in Mokama area. The police registered four FIRs in connection with the incident. Anant Singh has been named as an accused along with four others in one of the FIRs, registered on the basis of a complaint filed by the grandson of the deceased. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, …

‘Chhote Sarkar’ and ‘Dada’ locked in tense rivalry in Bihar’s Mokama

‘Chhote Sarkar’ and ‘Dada’ locked in tense rivalry in Bihar’s Mokama

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Comparisons are unfair, but they often get blurred in Mokama Assembly constituency, located just 95 km from Patna, as two of the most feared dons of Bihar’s badlands contest against each other representing opposing blocs — the National Democratic Alliance and Mahagatbandhan. “It’s a clash of personalities rather than parties,” claimed Vinay Singh, 38, a businessman in the constituency. Follow Bihar Assembly election LIVE The heated rivalry came to the fore on October 30, when 1990s-era strongman and Jan Suraaj Party leader Dularchand Yadav, a close aide of Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad, was shot dead in a taal (wetland). It is alleged that supporters of Janata Dal (United) candidate and bahubali Anant Singh, 58, popularly known as “Chhote Sarkar” (Small government), are behind the murder. However, Mr. Anant Singh himself has blamed his rival, Suraj Bhan Singh, another strongman known as “Dada” (elder brother). His wife and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Veena Devi is the Mahagatbandhan’s candidate for the seat. Dominant force On a pleasant early winter morning, Suraj Bhan Singh was in hurry …

Bihar: Two cops suspended in Dularchand Yadav murder case in Mokama

Bihar: Two cops suspended in Dularchand Yadav murder case in Mokama

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Patna: Two station house officers (SHOs) have been suspended in connection with the murder case of a Jan Suraaj supporter, Dularchand Yadav, in Bihar’s Mokama, officials confirmed on Saturday. Patna: Security personnel keep vigil outside a hospital where the post-mortem of Jan Suraaj leader late Dularchand Yadav is scheduled to take place, a day after his alleged murder, at Barh in Patna district. (PTI Photo) (PTI) According to the Rural Superintendent of Police (SP) of Patna, Ghoswari SHO Madhusudan Kumar and Bhadaur SHO Ravi Ranjan have been suspended in the case. On October 30, a Jan Suraaj supporter, Dularchand Yadav, was killed during firing between the two sides while campaigning for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections in Mokama. The incident has sparked outrage in the political landscape, with leaders from different parties condemning the incident. RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan Chief Ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav condemned the violence in Mokama. Speaking to reporters, Yadav emphasised that violence has no place in democratic countries. He also questioned the administration and the Election Commission about the actions they …

Bihar Assembly election LIVE: Pappu Yadav slams BJP over Mokama murder case, ECI seeks report from Bihar DGP

Bihar Assembly election LIVE: Pappu Yadav slams BJP over Mokama murder case, ECI seeks report from Bihar DGP

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RJD leader writes to EC, says Bihar govt violated MCC by transferring money to women ahead of poll RJD MP Manoj Jha writes to the Election Commission (EC), accusing the Bihar government of violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by transferring money to women under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana on October 17, 24 and 31. Mr. Jha also said the next proposed date for disbursement is November 7 — four days before the second phase of polling in Bihar. “I am writing to lodge a formal and strong protest against the brazen violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by the government of Bihar through the direct cash transfer of Rs 10,000 to beneficiaries on 17, 24 and 31 October, 2025 under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana,” Mr. Jha says in his letter to the ECI. -PTI Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following …

Dularchand Yadav, Lalu’s Close Aide, Shot Dead During Bihar Election Campaigning In Mokama | India News

Dularchand Yadav, Lalu’s Close Aide, Shot Dead During Bihar Election Campaigning In Mokama | India News

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Last Updated:October 30, 2025, 18:55 IST Dularchand Yadav, close aide of Lalu Prasad Yadav, was shot dead during election campaigning in Mokama. The investigation is underway. Dular Chand Yadav, Lalu’s Close Aide, Shot Dead (File Photo) Dularchand Yadav, Lalu Prasad Yadav’s close aide and former RJD leader, was shot dead on Thursday in Mokama. The incident took place when firing broke out between two groups during election campaigning. Dularchand Yadav was campaigning for Jan Suraaj party candidate Piyush Priyadarshi. The clashes between the two groups escalated into firing and assault. Dularchand Yadav was shot in the chest and was dead on the spot. Upon hearing the gunfire, panic gripped the area, and people began running. Jan Suraaj candidate Piyush Priyadarshi posted a video on Facebook at around 3 pm. In the video, he alleged that JDU candidate from Mokama Anant Singh orchestrated the attack. Who Was Dularchand Yadav? Dularchand Yadav was a popular name in the Mokama Tal area. He was considered very close to Lalu Prasad Yadav and was once an active RJD worker. …

Shots fired at Anant Singh, former MLA narrowly escapes despite 70 rounds firing at him – India TV

Shots fired at Anant Singh, former MLA narrowly escapes despite 70 rounds firing at him – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Former MLA Anant Singh Former Mokama MLA Anant Singh had a narrow escape when members of his rival Sonu-Monu gang attacked him in Nauranga-Jalalpur village, Mokama, Bihar. Singh was on a tour of Nauranga Jalalpur on Wednesday. The goons fired nearly 70 rounds during cross-firing. After the incident, Nauranga village has been converted into a police cantonment. Barh DSP was camping on the spot. Tension in village, heavy police force deployed According to the information, a house was locked by a strongman in Nauranga Jalalpur village, due to which Singh had reached the village. During his visit, an ambush started on him. At present, there is a lot of tension in the village. Barh DSP Rakesh Kumar accepted the firing at Sonu-Monu’s house as well. He said that the former MLA was also present there. Police have also recovered three cartridges from the spot. DSP said that police are investigating the entire matter. Police have also recovered three shells from the spot.  The gangster-turned-politician, whose MLA wife crossed over from the opposition RJD to CM Nitish Kumar‘s JD(U) …