Did Dularchand Yadav die from a bullet wound?
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Key Takeaways
- Dularchand Yadav died from internal injuries, not a bullet wound.
- The post-mortem revealed multiple wounds on his body.
- The incident occurred during an election campaign.
- There are ongoing police investigations with identified suspects.
- Yadav was a significant political figure in Mokama.
Patna, Nov 1 (NationPress) A significant development has emerged in the controversial Dularchand Yadav murder case in Mokama as one of the physicians involved in the post-mortem has declared that Yadav did not succumb to a bullet wound but rather to internal trauma.
A medical board comprising three members, including Dr. Ajay Kumar Singh, was established to perform the post-mortem. Dr. Singh mentioned that the examination uncovered various injuries on Yadav's body alongside severe internal damages. “The nature of the injuries clearly indicates that death was a result of internal trauma,” he explained.
Dr. Singh further noted that the bullet had struck Yadav's left leg near the joint and exited his body.
“The gunshot wound is not life-threatening. It is a superficial injury, whereas the internal injuries imply that death was likely due to internal trauma rather than the bullet,” stated the doctor.
Medical professionals also affirmed that the type of gunshot wound noted was not lethal. An X-ray was conducted before the post-mortem, and the panel will compile a final report after reviewing all evidence.
The incident unfolded during an election campaign when Jan Suraaj candidate Piyush Priyadarshi was canvassing with his followers.
A group reportedly assaulted the convoy with sticks, and unexpectedly, gunfire erupted, injuring Dularchand Yadav, who later succumbed to his injuries.
The police have initiated an investigation into this case.
Patna Rural SP Vikram Sihag reported that three FIRs have been filed in relation to recent incidents of stone-pelting and assault.
The body was returned to the family following the post-mortem, and police presence has been heightened at the location to ensure public order.
The deceased's grandson has identified five suspects, and another complaint has cited six additional individuals. Early reports suggested a bullet mark on Yadav's body.
Once a close ally of RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, Dularchand was instrumental in fortifying the party's grassroots presence in the 1990s.
However, he later aligned himself with the Jan Suraaj movement, forging strong ties with Piyush Priyadarshi.
According to local residents, Yadav was a prominent personality in Mokama's Tal area, known for his community service and political sway.
Police sources indicated that the clash likely arose from longstanding rivalries and power dynamics during the electoral campaign.