Former MLA Anant Singh surrendered in court after violent clashes involving his henchmen and the Sonu-Monu gang in Mokama, Patna. The conflict erupted over a business dispute leading to gunfire and multiple arrests, raising concerns over Bihar’s law and order. An Independent MP criticized the political landscape’s entanglement with crime in the state.
Patna: In a dramatic turn of events, former MLA Anant Singh surrendered in court on Friday (Jan 24th) following a violent gang war in Patna’s Mokama area. The clashes involved Singh’s henchmen and the Sonu-Monu gang, leading to multiple arrests and raising serious concerns over law and order in Bihar.
The gang war, which unfolded over two days, began on Wednesday after a business-related dispute escalated into an exchange of gunfire. According to Patna Rural Superintendent of Police Vikram Sihag, the conflict started when Mukesh Kumar, a resident of Nauranga village, approached the Sonu-Monu brothers to demand outstanding money. He was allegedly assaulted and locked inside a house.
Anant Singh reportedly intervened, sending a message to the Sonu-Monu gang to release Mukesh. Their refusal escalated the situation into a violent confrontation, resulting in gun battles.
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The police have arrested Sonu Singh and Roshan, an aide of Anant Singh, in connection with the violence. However, Sonu Singh’s father claimed that his son voluntarily surrendered. If Anant Singh fails to secure anticipatory bail, he could be sent to Barh Jail, sources said.
Reacting strongly to the incident, an Independent MP from Purnea criticized both the ruling and opposition parties.
“On one hand, the sand mafia fires 200 bullets in Danapur, near the capital of Bihar, and on the other hand, 100 bullets are fired in Mokama,”
he remarked.
He further questioned the freedom enjoyed by the criminals involved.
“Both the shooters are happily giving interviews and threatening to kill each other on camera. We would like to know from the government, which of the two shooters are they supporting and how these shooters have so much freedom that they are openly killing each other?”
The MP pointed to a larger systemic issue, saying,
“In Bihar, neither the ruling party nor the opposition can win elections without the criminal mafia.”
His statement underscores the deep entanglement of politics and crime in the state.
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