North India Statesman
On Wednesday, former MLA Anant Singh was fatally attacked in Nauranga village in Mokama, Bihar. In this incident, 60 to 70 rounds of firing took place between the two sides. Sonu-Monu gang is said to be behind the incident. Anant Singh narrowly escaped during this attack.
What is the whole matter?
According to the villagers, Anant Singh had reached Nauranga village to resolve a dispute. There was an old dispute going on between a person and Sonu-Monu gang regarding money transaction. A few days ago, the gang had beaten up the man and thrown his family out of the house and locked it.
The victim contacted Anant Singh for help. On Monday, Singh had called a panchayat to settle the matter. Meanwhile, an altercation broke out between Sonu-Monu gang and Anant Singh.
Nauranga village was shaken by the echo of bullets
On Wednesday, when Anant Singh again reached the village to settle the matter, the Sonu-Monu gang started firing at him.
“Around 60 to 70 rounds of bullets were fired from both sides,” local people said.
Anant Singh’s supporters also retaliated, making the situation more serious. However, Anant Singh narrowly escaped this attack.
Police camp environment in the area
After the incident, huge tension spread in Nauranga village. Police from several police stations were deployed to bring the situation under control. DSP Rakesh Kumar himself reached the spot and investigated the spot.
“Police have recovered empty bullet casings and raids are underway to search for the accused,” the DSP said.
Rural SP Vikram Sihag also reached the spot and took stock of the security arrangements of the area.
Reason behind attack on Anant Singh
This dispute was related to money transaction and house possession. Sonu-Monu gang had beaten up a man and taken over his house. Anant Singh had tried to resolve this matter during the Panchayat on Monday. They asked the gang to return the victim’s house, but they did not agree.
On Wednesday, when Anant Singh again came to resolve the dispute, the gang carried out a deadly attack.
Atmosphere of tension, search for accused continues
After the firing, both the goons of Sonu-Monu gang and supporters of Anant Singh fled away. There is an atmosphere of tension in Nauranga village, and the police have converted the entire area into a cantonment.
“Police are continuously raiding to nab the accused,” said Rural SP Vikram Sihag.
