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Summary:

The article reports on the arrest of Anant Singh, a former MLA and current Janata Dal (United) candidate for the Mokama seat in the upcoming Bihar Assembly election. Singh was arrested in connection to the murder of Dular Chand Yadav, a supporter of the rival Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) candidate. The murder occurred after clashes between campaign cavalcades of JD(U) and JSP candidates. Singh claims innocence and expresses faith in the people of Mokama. The article also mentions the volatile political history of the Mokama seat, Singh’s past electoral successes (including victories as an Independent and with a rival party), and the heightened security measures in place to prevent further violence ahead of the election.

News Article:

Bihar Strongman Anant Singh Arrested in Murder Case Ahead of Elections

Patna, India – November 2, 2025 – Anant Singh, a former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and the Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)] candidate for the Mokama constituency, was arrested and presented before a Patna court today in connection with the murder of Dular Chand Yadav, a supporter of the rival Jan Suraaj Party (JSP).

The arrest comes just days before the Bihar Assembly election, scheduled to begin on November 6th. Mokama is a key constituency set to vote in the first phase. Singh, a controversial figure known as a “bahubali” or strongman in the region, has represented Mokama multiple times, winning elections under different party banners, including JD(U), as an independent, and even for the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal. After being disqualified, his wife won the bypoll but then switched sides to JD(U).

Dular Chand Yadav, 75, also a known strongman from the 1990s, was murdered on October 30th in Mokama. Reports indicate the incident occurred after a clash between the campaign convoys of Singh and JSP candidate, Priyadarshi Piyush. Yadav’s supporters have alleged that Singh’s men ran him over after an initial attack. A post-mortem examination confirmed the death was due to cardio-pulmonary failure with blunt injuries.

Singh, along with two associates, has been remanded to judicial custody for two weeks. Before his court appearance, Singh posted a message on social media proclaiming his innocence and faith in the voters of Mokama.

Three FIRs have been filed in connection to the murder, leading to the suspension of two police officials for alleged negligence. Authorities have significantly increased security in the Mokama constituency, establishing numerous checkpoints to prevent further violence. The heightened tensions underscore the volatile political landscape in the region as the election approaches. Veena Devi, the wife of rival bahubali Suraj Bhan Singh, is the RJD candidate.

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