Dularchand Yadav, Lalu Prasad Yadav’s close aide and former RJD leader, was shot dead on Thursday in Mokama. The incident took place when firing broke out between two groups during election campaigning. Dularchand Yadav was campaigning for Jan Suraj Party candidate Piyush Priyadarshi.

The clashes between the two groups escalated into firing and assault. Dularchand Yadav was shot in the chest, and as dead on the spot. Upon hearing the gunfire, panic gripped the area, and people began running.

Dularchand Yadav’s was a popular name in the Mokama Tal area. He was considered very close to Lalu Prasad Yadav and was once an active RJD worker. During Lalu Yadav’s tenure in power in the 1990s, Dularchand Yadav’s hold in the area was considered strong. He is said to have been one of the founders of the RJD’s grassroots cadre.

Upon receiving information about the incident, ASP Barh, Rural SP, and SSP Patna arrived at the scene to assess the situation. A heavy police force has been deployed in the area, and the police have launched an investigation. According to preliminary information, the dispute may have arisen during campaigning due to an old rivalry or political dominance.

Source: News18