Bihar’s political landscape was shaken as Dularchand Yadav, a former associate of Lalu Prasad, was fatally shot during an election clash in Mokama Tal. The incident, involving supporters of rival strongmen Anant Singh and Jan Suraaj candidate Priyadarshi Piyush, marks a grim turn in the otherwise peaceful campaign. Authorities are investigating the violent confrontation. PATNA: Bihar don-turned-neta Dularchand Yadav, once a familiar face by RJD patriarch Lalu Prasad’s side, was shot dead Thursday during a clash in Patna’s Mokama Tal, allegedly by assailants linked to rival strongman Anant Singh.The 75-year-old was campaigning for Jan Suraaj candidate Priyadarshi Piyush when a confrontation between his supporters and Anant’s group turned violent, marking the first major political killing of an otherwise peaceful election season. Jan Suraaj members said their convoy, trailing a vehicle of Anant’s supporters, was attacked by 20-25 men armed with sticks and rods. Amid the chaos, Dularchand was fatally shot, they told police.Anant, nicknamed “Chhote Sarkar” for his influence in the region, alleged the attack was a conspiracy by former Mokama MP Surajbhan Singh, whose wife Veena Devi is contesting from the seat on an RJD ticket. “This is a ploy by Surajbhan to defame me ahead of the polls,” he said, demanding an impartial probe.SP Vikram Sihag said a preliminary investigation indicated both groups first clashed at Basawanchak village under Goswari police station before guns were drawn. “Dularchand’s supporters allege he was shot and run over by a vehicle belonging to Anant Singh’s men,” he said.Tejashwi Yadav blamed Nitish and Modi for “collapsing law and order” in Bihar.About the AuthorFaryal RumiShe is working with the Times of India as a Senior Digital Content Creator on the Patna desk.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed’No Tolerance For Terror Or Its Sponsors’: Cyprus Echoes India’s Stand, Backs PM Modi’s DoctrineIndia’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More MonthsIndian-origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Wife Usha’s Faith And Trump’s Immigration Crackdown123 Photostories Bollywood’s green brigade stars who prove plant power rules the plate3 most common nutrient deficiencies in Indians and how to overcome them5 hidden forests in and around Delhi that few people know aboutChris Evans welcomes baby girl: How many kids do the original Avengers actors have?Charu Asopa’s former father-in-law visits her Bikaner home for the first time; takes him out for a traditional Rajasthani dinner6 colour-changing animals that will leave you amazedWhy checking SNF percentage in milk packets is extremely important, and what does low SNF mean?Bollywood’s hidden family tree: Surprising celebrity connections you didn’t know aboutFrom small-town creator to owning a Rs 4.5 crore luxurious car: A look at Bigg Boss 19 contestant Mridul Tiwari’s lifestyle, net worth and more5 stunning earrings from Deepika Padukone’s jewellery collection to elevate your wedding look123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingVanessa BryantGiannis AntetokounmpoGolden State Warriors vs Milwaukee BucksLamar JacksonRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthPatrick MahomesMichael StrahanChet HolmgrenTua TagovailoaConnor McDavid Wife
PATNA: Bihar don-turned-neta Dularchand Yadav, once a familiar face by RJD patriarch Lalu Prasad’s side, was shot dead Thursday during a clash in Patna’s Mokama Tal, allegedly by assailants linked to rival strongman Anant Singh.The 75-year-old was campaigning for Jan Suraaj candidate Priyadarshi Piyush when a confrontation between his supporters and Anant’s group turned violent, marking the first major political killing of an otherwise peaceful election season. Jan Suraaj members said their convoy, trailing a vehicle of Anant’s supporters, was attacked by 20-25 men armed with sticks and rods. Amid the chaos, Dularchand was fatally shot, they told police.Anant, nicknamed “Chhote Sarkar” for his influence in the region, alleged the attack was a conspiracy by former Mokama MP Surajbhan Singh, whose wife Veena Devi is contesting from the seat on an RJD ticket. “This is a ploy by Surajbhan to defame me ahead of the polls,” he said, demanding an impartial probe.SP Vikram Sihag said a preliminary investigation indicated both groups first clashed at Basawanchak village under Goswari police station before guns were drawn. “Dularchand’s supporters allege he was shot and run over by a vehicle belonging to Anant Singh’s men,” he said.Tejashwi Yadav blamed Nitish and Modi for “collapsing law and order” in Bihar.