Overview
- Patna SSP Kartikeya Sharma confirmed Singh’s late‑night arrest in the case tied to the October 30 death of 75‑year‑old Dularchand Yadav.
- Two associates, Manikant Thakur and Ranjeet Ram, were also detained, with officials conducting raids and the CID joining the probe.
- Officials say the fatal incident followed a confrontation near Khushhal Chak involving supporters of Jan Suraaj candidate Piyush Priyadarshi and Singh’s group.
- Tensions flared a day later when RJD candidate Veena Devi’s convoy was attacked in the Pandarak area, leaving vehicles damaged and at least one person injured.
- Singh, a five‑term Mokama strongman known as “Chhote Sarkar,” was disqualified after a 2022 UAPA conviction and later acquitted by the Patna High Court, clearing his return as a JD(U) nominee.