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Crime
Patna Police Charge Tej Pratap Yadav with Attempted Murder
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 27 Jul 2026, 06:03 AM
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Patna police have filed a case under Section 109 of the Indian Penal Code against Tej Pratap Yadav, the leader of Janashakti Janata Dal, for an alleged attempt to murder during a clash in Bihar.
Patna police have registered a case against Tej Pratap Yadav, the chief of Janashakti Janata Dal, on charges of attempted murder under Section 109 of the Indian Penal Code. The complaint was filed following a violent incident that took place during a public gathering in Bihar.
Yadav was taken into judicial custody for 14 days after the filing of the case. If found guilty, he faces a potential sentence of up to ten years in prison, according to the court’s preliminary assessment.
The incident, which occurred amid escalating tensions in the region, prompted authorities to act swiftly to ensure public safety and uphold the rule of law. The police have stated that they are conducting a thorough investigation into the events leading up to the alleged attempt.
Yadav’s legal team has yet to release a statement, and no further details about the alleged victim or the circumstances of the attack have been disclosed by the authorities.
The case has drawn attention from political observers, who note that the charges could have significant implications for Yadav’s political career and the standing of his party in Bihar’s upcoming elections.
Yadav was taken into judicial custody for 14 days after the filing of the case. If found guilty, he faces a potential sentence of up to ten years in prison, according to the court’s preliminary assessment.
The incident, which occurred amid escalating tensions in the region, prompted authorities to act swiftly to ensure public safety and uphold the rule of law. The police have stated that they are conducting a thorough investigation into the events leading up to the alleged attempt.
Yadav’s legal team has yet to release a statement, and no further details about the alleged victim or the circumstances of the attack have been disclosed by the authorities.
The case has drawn attention from political observers, who note that the charges could have significant implications for Yadav’s political career and the standing of his party in Bihar’s upcoming elections.