Bihar cop fires at villagers in Madhubani, kills one; ASI absconding
Synopsis
A Bihar police ASI allegedly fired into a crowd of villagers in Madhubani after being caught allegedly trespassing in a home late at night, killing a 50-year-old man days before his daughter's wedding. The officer is absconding, faces a murder charge, and was already suspended once in a separate fatal firing — raising hard questions about vetting and oversight at Bihar's police pickets.
Key Takeaways
ASI Chandramohan Singh allegedly opened fire on villagers in Balirajgarh, Madhubani , late on Monday night, 3 November 2026 .
Ashok Yadav, 50 , was killed; three others — Dhanik Lal Yadav , Phulo Devi , and Vijendra Yadav — were injured.
The ASI has been suspended with immediate effect; an FIR including murder charges is being registered.
Two special police teams have been formed to arrest Singh, who has been absconding since the incident.
Singh was previously suspended after an alleged fatal firing in Benipatti involving a motorcyclist.
The police picket at Balirajgarh was set up in May 2026 to protect a local archaeological excavation site.
A police Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) allegedly opened fire on villagers at Balirajgarh village under Babubarhi police station limits in Madhubani district, Bihar, late on Monday night, killing a 50-year-old man and injuring three others. The incident has sent shockwaves through the village and drawn intense scrutiny of the officer's conduct and service record.
What Happened That Night
The deceased has been identified as Ashok Yadav, who succumbed to his injuries during treatment at the Babubarhi Community Health Centre (CHC). The three injured — Dhanik Lal Yadav, Phulo Devi, and Vijendra Yadav — were referred to another hospital for advanced care.
According to preliminary accounts, the accused officer, ASI Chandramohan Singh, posted at a police picket in Balirajgarh, allegedly entered the house of local resident Vijay Yadav late at night in his absence. Two young women — Vijay Yadav's daughter and the daughter of neighbour Ashok Yadav — were reportedly asleep inside. When a neighbour, Phulo Devi, noticed Singh's presence, she allegedly bolted the door from outside and raised an alarm.
Villagers gathered swiftly upon hearing the commotion and surrounded the house. The ASI allegedly drew his service pistol and fired three to four rounds to force his way out of the crowd, striking four people in the process.
What Senior Police Officials Said
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Yogendra Kumar said the officer had allegedly developed an illicit relationship with a woman in the village and had been visiting her residence regularly. He acknowledged that Singh had gone there again on Monday night, after which villagers surrounded the premises. The SSP said the officer 'allegedly fired three to four rounds to protect himself from the villagers,' adding that the exact sequence of events remains under investigation.
Senior police officials rushed to the hospital to meet the injured and their families and inspected the crime scene. The Madhubani SSP has been stationed at Babubarhi police station since the incident.
Action Taken and Case Registered
ASI Chandramohan Singh has been suspended with immediate effect. Police are registering a First Information Report (FIR) that includes charges of murder. Two special teams have been constituted to trace and arrest him; he has been absconding since the firing.
A Troubled Service Record
The incident has placed the officer's past conduct under the spotlight. Singh was previously posted at Madhavapur police station. A few months ago, he was allegedly involved in a separate firing incident in Benipatti, where a motorcyclist died when Singh attempted to stop his vehicle. Following that episode, both Singh and the driver of a Dial 112 vehicle were suspended.
The police picket at Balirajgarh had been established in May 2026 after complaints about disturbances and theft of archaeological artefacts at a local excavation site. The security detail comprised an ASI, three personnel from the Special Auxiliary Police Force (SAFE), and two watchmen — all of whom were reportedly using a residential girls' school as an off-duty quarters.
A Village in Grief
The human cost of the incident is stark. Ashok Yadav, who ran a paan shop in Bengaluru, had returned home and was due to marry off his daughter on 14 December. The village remains tense as police efforts to arrest the absconding officer continue.
Point of View
And the apparent lack of behavioural monitoring, will be harder for Bihar Police to explain than the firing itself. The broader question is systemic: how many officers with prior suspension records are currently posted at isolated, low-oversight pickets across the state? The fact that a residential girls' school was used as off-duty quarters for the security detail adds another layer of institutional failure to an already grim picture.
NationPress
3 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Madhubani police firing incident?
ASI Chandramohan Singh allegedly entered a villager's house late at night in Balirajgarh, Madhubani, and when residents raised an alarm and surrounded the premises, he allegedly fired three to four rounds from his service pistol to escape the crowd. Ashok Yadav, 50, was killed and three others were injured.
Who is ASI Chandramohan Singh and what is his service record?
Chandramohan Singh was an ASI posted at the police picket in Balirajgarh under Babubarhi police station. He had previously been posted at Madhavapur police station and was suspended a few months ago after an alleged fatal firing in Benipatti involving a motorcyclist.
What action has Bihar Police taken after the shooting?
The ASI has been suspended with immediate effect and an FIR including murder charges is being registered. Two special teams have been formed to locate and arrest Singh, who has been absconding since the incident. Senior officers, including the Madhubani SSP, are stationed at Babubarhi police station to oversee the investigation.
Why was a police picket established in Balirajgarh village?
The picket was set up in May 2026 following complaints of disturbances and theft of archaeological artefacts at a local excavation site. After a meeting between the SSP and villagers, security personnel including an ASI, three SAFE personnel, and two watchmen were deployed to protect the area.
Who was Ashok Yadav, the man killed in the firing?
Ashok Yadav, 50, was a local resident who ran a paan shop in Bengaluru. He had returned home and was preparing for his daughter's wedding, scheduled for 14 December. He was struck during the firing and was declared dead at the Babubarhi Community Health Centre.
