In a significant development, two Station House Officers (SHOs) have been suspended following the brutal murder of Dular Chand Yadav, a prominent supporter of the Jan Suraaj party, in Mokama, Bihar. Officials confirmed the suspensions on Saturday, November 1, 2025, amidst rising tensions.
Patna Rural Superintendent of Police announced that Ghoswari SHO Madhusudan Kumar and Bhadaur SHO Ravi Ranjan were suspended in connection with Yadav’s death. Dular Chand Yadav was tragically killed on October 30 during an exchange of gunfire between opposing groups while he was actively campaigning for the forthcoming Bihar assembly elections in the Mokama constituency.
This shocking incident has sent ripples across Bihar’s political landscape, drawing widespread condemnation from various party leaders. Tejashwi Yadav, the RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan’s Chief Ministerial candidate, vehemently denounced the violence. Speaking to reporters, he stressed that such acts have no place in a democratic society and sharply questioned the accountability of the administration and the Election Commission regarding their response to the incident.
Mokama, a region historically known for its influential and sometimes controversial political figures, often referred to as “strongmen” or “bahubalis” – including names like Anant Kumar Singh, his brother Dilip Singh, and Surajbhan Singh – is once again under intense scrutiny. Dular Chand Yadav’s murder has thrust the constituency back into the spotlight, with many speculating that the tragic event could significantly sway the electoral outcome.
The stage is set for a fiercely contested electoral battle in Mokama, which heads to polls in the first phase on November 6. The Janata Dal (United) has nominated the formidable Anant Singh, while the Rashtriya Janata Dal has put forward Veena Devi, wife of former MP and influential leader Surajbhan Singh. Both candidates hail from the powerful Bhumihaar community, ensuring a direct and intense clash of political legacies in this historically volatile, yet politically crucial, constituency.
The wider Bihar Assembly elections for 243 seats will unfold in two phases on November 6 and 11. Concurrently, bye-elections for eight seats across seven states and Union Territories will also take place on November 11. The results for both the assembly and bye-elections are scheduled to be announced on November 14.