Independent MP from Bihar, Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yadav, was arrested by state police on Friday in connection with a criminal case dating back to 1995. The arrest followed dramatic scenes at his residence, with Yadav alleging political targeting for his criticism of the Nitish Kumar-led government.
What is the 1995 Case Against Pappu Yadav?
According to Patna SP City Bhanu Pratap Singh, the arrest is linked to a case registered at the Gardanibagh police station under several sections of the old Indian Penal Code (IPC), now replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The charges include sections 419 (cheating by personation), 420 (cheating), 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating), 448 (house-trespass), 506 (criminal intimidation), and 120B (criminal conspiracy). Officials stated the arrest was made because Yadav failed to appear in the MP/MLA court on a scheduled date.
Why Does Pappu Yadav Claim He Was Arrested?
Yadav asserted his arrest was politically motivated, linking it directly to his recent criticism of the state government. Specifically, he claimed he was being targeted for “highlighting the ineptitude of the government in handling incidents like the recent death of a NEET aspirant, which has brought to light the insecurity faced by girl students living in hostels in the city.” He made these statements to PTI prior to his arrest.
How Did the Arrest Drama Unfold?
A police team arrived at Yadav’s Patna residence shortly after he returned from attending the Parliament session in Delhi. Yadav initially refused to accompany them, stating he would appear before the court on Saturday voluntarily. He contended that the police showed him a warrant for property attachment, not an arrest warrant, and alleged misbehavior. A large number of his supporters gathered, leading to tense arguments with police before he was taken into custody.
What Have the Police Authorities Said?
Authorities have maintained the arrest is a procedural legal matter. Patna SSP Kartikeya Sharma confirmed the warrant was issued by the MP/MLA court in the forgery-related case. SP City Bhanu Pratap Singh stressed that Yadav’s failure to show up for the scheduled court date for the ongoing trial was the reason for the arrest.
#WATCH | Bihar: Police reached independent MP Pappu Yadav’s residence in Patna to arrest him in connection with an old case.
Patna SP City Bhanu Pratap Singh says, “This is a 1995 case which was under the old IPC, now replaced by the BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita), involving… pic.twitter.com/cQYV3i90rz
— ANI (@ANI) February 6, 2026
FAQ: The Pappu Yadav Arrest
Q: What are the exact charges against Pappu Yadav?
A: In a 1995 case, he was charged with criminal conspiracy, house-trespassing, cheating, forgery for cheating, and criminal intimidation.
Q: Is this a new case?
A: The case was first filed in 1995 under the old Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Q: What was Yadav’s main allegation?
A: Yadav alleged the arrest was political vendetta for him highlighting the government’s handling of a recent NEET aspirant’s death case.
Q: Why was the arrest warrant issued?
A: Police stated it was issued because Yadav failed to appear before the MP/MLA court on a scheduled hearing date.
Disclaimer: This information is based on inputs from news agency reports. TSG does not independently confirm the information provided by the relevant sources.
