Bihar polls: EC takes action against officials after Jan Suraaj leader's murder in Mokama; recommends transfer of top cop
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Saturday transferred Patna SP (Rural) after violence over murder of Jan Suraaj Party supporter in Bihar's Mokama.
This comes after the man, identified as Dularchand Yadav, was found dead on October 30, and several others were injured following a clash between alleged supporters of the Jan Suraaj Party and the Janata Dal (United) in Mokama assembly constituency.
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Romi Jiandani
11 hours ago
That's the easiest way out : transfer the cop. Will the situation improve by merely transferring the SP? For long the politicians have never allowed empowerment of aam janta in Bihar for fear of being held accountable. That's why the literacy rate is so low.Read allPost comment
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