A prominent murder has severely escalated political tensions in the Mokama region. This tragic incident occurs just before the Bihar Assembly elections. Dularchand Yadav was campaigning when he was killed on Thursday. He was a known supporter of the Jan Suraaj Party. Yadav was also a former close associate of RJD leader Lalu Prasad. His death occurred while canvassing for Jan Suraaj candidate Piyush Priyadarshi. The killing has drawn considerable attention to the area.
Police Presence Heightened After Violent Campaign Incident
The unfortunate incident has resulted in a heavy police presence. Security forces are now deployed across the region. Patna District Magistrate Thiyagarajan SM provided details on the tragic event. He stated the killing resulted from a clash. The fight involved supporters of two rival candidates. The clash took place in the Ghoswari Tal area.
The District Magistrate confirmed Yadav was found dead. His body was discovered under highly suspicious circumstances. Yadav reportedly had multiple prior criminal cases against him. The deceased’s body has been sent for a post-mortem examination. All necessary legal procedures are currently ongoing. Authorities are working to establish the full sequence of events.
Mokama Seat: A History of Intense Political Rivalry
The Mokama Assembly seat is famously contested. It has historically been one of Bihar’s most challenging constituencies. Strongman Anant Singh is a key figure in this rivalry. He has successfully won this seat several times previously. Singh is the JD(U) candidate for this current election cycle.
The RJD has nominated Veena Devi as their candidate. She is the wife of another influential figure, Suraj Bhan Singh. Meanwhile, Piyush Priyadarshi represents the Jan Suraaj Party in the contest. Following the shocking murder of Dularchand Yadav, political accusations mounted.
Accusations and Counter-Claims by Political Factions
Candidate Priyadarshi and the victim’s family made serious allegations. They directly accused Anant Singh’s supporters. They claim Singh’s loyalists orchestrated the deadly attack. This charge significantly deepens the political crisis.
Anant Singh quickly denied any personal involvement. He spoke to local media regarding the situation. Singh claimed his group was canvassing for votes in Tal. He said they saw a crowd gathered in one place. They initially believed the opposition was also canvassing nearby. Singh’s convoy had thirty vehicles move forward. Ten vehicles were left behind and faced an attack, he alleged. Singh forcefully claimed the entire incident was a conspiracy. He pointed the blame directly toward Suraj Bhan.
Ongoing Investigation and Examination of Evidence
The Patna SSP confirmed the timing of the incident. The violence occurred around 3:30 pm on October 30. The chief of the Ghoswari police station immediately arrived with officers. They discovered two to three damaged vehicles at the scene. Yadav’s body was tragically found inside one of the damaged vehicles.
Investigations are proceeding with urgency. Forensic teams are actively examining the entire site. They are meticulously collecting all available evidence. Additionally, authorities are reviewing CCTV footage. This review seeks to establish the truth of the confrontation.
Conflicting Statements Submitted to Authorities
Both political sides have formally submitted statements to the police. Priyadarshi claimed his convoy suffered an attack. He alleged Singh’s supporters attacked them in Tartar village. This assault reportedly included intense stone-pelting. The violence tragically resulted in Yadav’s death.
Conversely, Anant Singh submitted a counter-claim. He alleged that his convoy was attacked first. Singh claimed the assailants were Jan Suraaj workers. He stated that several of his own supporters were injured during the clash. Police must now reconcile these highly conflicting accounts. The ongoing investigation aims to determine accountability for the fatal incident.
