The Election Commission of India has ordered major administrative changes in Bihar&rsquo;s Mokama Assembly constituency following the murder of Jan Suraaj supporter Dularchand Yadav during campaign clashes.
According to the latest order, Barh Sub-Divisional Officer and Returning Officer of Mokama constituency, Chandan Kumar, has been replaced by Ashish Kumar, who is currently serving as Additional Municipal Commissioner in Patna Municipal Corporation.
In addition, two senior police officers, Rakesh Kumar and Abhishek Singh, serving as Sub-Divisional Police Officers in Barh, have also been transferred. They will be replaced by Anand Kumar Singh and Ayush Shrivastava from the 2022 RR batch. The Commission has instructed that disciplinary proceedings be initiated against the three replaced officers.
The Election Commission also asked for a list of officers to replace Patna (Rural) Superintendent of Police Vikram Sihag, indicating that he may be shifted as well. Authorities have been directed to submit a compliance report on these transfers by November 2.
Earlier, two station house officers from Ghoswari and Bhadaur police stations were suspended for their alleged negligence in handling the situation. The firing incident on October 30 resulted in the death of Dularchand Yadav, sparking political outrage across Bihar.
Opposition leaders, including RJD&rsquo;s Tejashwi Yadav, condemned the violence and criticised the administration for failing to maintain law and order during the election period.
Mokama, a politically sensitive constituency with a history of strongmen, has often witnessed intense contests. This time, the seat will see a high-profile battle between Anant Singh of the Janata Dal (United) and Veena Devi, wife of former MP Surajbhan Singh, representing the Rashtriya Janata Dal. Both contenders belong to the Bhumihaar community, making it a clash of traditional power bases.
Mokama will vote in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections on November 6, with the second phase scheduled for November 11. The results will be declared on November 14.

EC Transfers 3 Officers After Mokama Killing

Election Commission reshuffles officials in Mokama after Dularchand Yadav’s murder

EC Transfers 3 Officers After Mokama Killing

Election Commission reshuffles officials in Mokama after Dularchand Yadav’s murder

November 2, 2025 | 01:16 IST