Amidst an election backdrop in Mokama, Bihar, the murder case of Dularchand Yadav has intensified the political climate. In a surprising late-night development, JD(U) candidate and influential leader Anant Singh was arrested, sparking a flurry of activities from Patna to Baad, and back again. Let us walk through the chronological events and the actions taken by the police.
According to reports, Patna police were deeply involved in investigating the murder of Dularchand Yadav related to Mokama. At 11:10 PM, SSP Karthikeya Sharma arrived at Baad's Kargil Market, where Anant Singh was gathered with his supporters. After an initial conversation with Singh and preliminary findings, he was taken into custody by 11:45 PM, setting off from Baad.
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During this time, news broke that Patna SSP would hold a press conference late at night. This information reached the media around 1 AM, with the District Magistrate of Patna arriving at the conference hall by 1:30 AM. Meanwhile, the police team bringing Anant Singh back to Patna experienced delays, finally arriving at 1:45 AM.
The press conference eventually commenced at 2 AM, where Patna's DM reiterated the Election Commission's directives for peaceful elections. SSP Karthikeya Sharma provided details of the case, confirming Anant Singh's arrest.
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What Did Patna SSP Say?
SSP Sharma explained that on October 30, in the Taratar area of Mokama, a clash erupted between the supporters of two candidates during which Dularchand Yadav was murdered. Preliminary police investigations indicated Anant Singh's presence during the incident, violating the model code of conduct.
Alongside Anant Singh, his associates Manikant Thakur and Ranjit Ram were also arrested. Complaints were filed by both parties, and subsequent police investigations identified the situation as a case of murder. The post-mortem report corroborated gunshot wounds and signs of trauma.
SSP affirmed that Anant Singh is the main accused in the case. Further raids are underway to apprehend other suspects. All three accused will be presented in court. This high-profile arrest has stirred a political storm amidst ongoing electoral activities, with the administration assuring free and fair elections. Bihar's election phases will be held on November 6 and 11, with counting on November 14.
