PATNA: An FIR has been lodged against JD(U) MLA Lesie Singh and six others with Sarsi police station in Purnia in connection with murder of RJD leader Bittu Singh’s brother, Pushpesh Singh alias Beni Singh (30), who was shot dead near a polling booth at Sihuli village under Dhamdhaha assembly constituency during the third phase of assembly elections on Saturday.
Lesie is JD(U)’s sitting MLA from Dhamdaha seat. She contested the election from the same seat on a JD(U) symbol this time as well.
Banmankhi SDPO Vibhash Kumar said Beni’s brother Sonu Singh has alleged Lesie’s involvement in the killing. He added Beni was also involved in some criminal cases in the area. Police sources said several empty and live cartridges were recovered from the spot.
Police said Bittu, who was planning to contest from Dhamdaha seat this time, was arrested by Special Task Force of the state police on September 28. An AK-47 assault rifle, a carbine, two magazines of INSAS rifle and live cartridges were recovered from his possession.