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JD(U) Candidate Anant Singh Arrested in Mokama Murder Case Days Before Bihar Voting

Officials link the case to a campaign-day clash that killed a 75-year-old supporter, prompting disciplinary action under the poll code.

Overview

  • Patna Police arrested Anant Singh and aides Manikant Thakur and Ranjeet Ram in a late-night operation, naming Singh the main accused in Dular Chand Yadav’s killing.
  • Police said the trio has been booked on murder charges as a CID probe proceeds, with raids continuing and the accused to be produced before a magistrate.
  • The October 30 confrontation between rival campaign groups in Mokama involved stone-pelting, caused injuries, and led both sides to file FIRs.
  • The post-mortem cited cardiorespiratory failure due to trauma to the heart and lungs, and investigators said the Model Code of Conduct was violated.
  • The Election Commission transferred senior local officers and initiated disciplinary measures, while authorities pledged peaceful polling on November 6 and 11 with counting on November 14.