In a dramatic escalation of political tensions ahead of the Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections 2025, Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)] candidate and former MLA Anant Singh was arrested late Saturday night from his residence in Barh block.

The arrest, carried out by Patna Police, stems from the brutal murder of Jan Suraj party leader Dular Chand Yadav, intensifying the high-stakes electoral battle in the Mokama constituency.ANNI DESIGNER Women's Anarkali Kurta Set with Dupatta | Pure Cotton Suit Set for Women | Ajrakh Print Kurta Palazzo Dupatta Set | 3 Piece Ethnic Wear for Festival & Party

Singh, a five-time former MLA and notorious "Bahubali" (strongman) figure often dubbed "Chhote Sarkar" (Little Emperor), was produced before the Patna Civil Court on Sunday morning. The court remanded him to 14 days of judicial custody, after which he was shifted to Beur Central Jail.

This development has triggered widespread controversy, with Singh's supporters decrying it as a "politically motivated" witch-hunt designed to derail the NDA alliance's campaign.The murder unfolded on Friday during an election rally for Jan Suraj party candidate Priyadarshi Piyush in Mokama. Also Read: Modi and Nitish's Injustice to the State's Youth: Rahul Outraged Over Turning Them Into Young Laborers..!

Dular Chand Yadav, a vocal supporter of the party founded by former IAS officer Prashant Kishor, was allegedly ambushed and killed by a gang in a brazen daylight attack. Police investigations point to Singh's direct involvement, with the FIR alleging he even fired shots from a Thar vehicle at the victim.

Authorities suspect the killing was orchestrated amid deepening political rivalries, as both parties vie for dominance in the fiercely contested seat.Anant Singh, 57, has long been a polarizing figure in Bihar politics, with a rap sheet including multiple Arms Act violations, extortion charges, and allegations of poll-related violence from past elections.Also Read: The Oldest World No. 1 in Tennis History: Bopanna Ends His 22-Year Professional Journey!

Despite his controversial past, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) renominated him for Mokama, banking on his strong local influence. However, the arrest has thrown his campaign into disarray, forcing a temporary halt to all activities and posing a significant blow to the ruling NDA coalition.

ingh's legal team has vehemently condemned the action, labeling it a "conspiracy" by political opponents. They have vowed to challenge the remand order in the Supreme Court and seek immediate bail. "This is nothing but vendetta politics at its worst," one lawyer stated outside the court.Also Read: Ram Ji Gang' Trapped: Producer Ravi Gowda's Stolen Hard Disk Recovered, One Arrested..!!

Meanwhile, Bihar DGP Rajiv Mishra confirmed the arrests, noting that two other suspects Manikant Thakur and Ranjeet Ram were also detained in connection with the case. Preliminary evidence, including witness statements and CCTV footage, reportedly implicates Singh's aides in the plot.

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