Tejashwi Yadav Offers Support to Family of Slain Retired Customs Officer in Bhojpur

Bhojpur, October 19 (Daily Kiran) : Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, the national executive president of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and leader of the opposition in the Bihar Assembly, reached out to the family of Ramkumar Singh, a retired customs officer who was recently murdered. This conversation took place via video call on October 19, 2026, where Yadav expressed his condolences and assured the family of his support in their pursuit of justice.

During the call, Yadav spoke with Singh’s son, Rakesh Singh, expressing his sorrow over the tragic event and gathering details about the incident. He promised that the perpetrators would be brought to justice as swiftly as possible.

The discussion was facilitated by former Jagdishpur MLA Bhai Dinesh and Manoj Singh, the state secretary of the RJD. Ramkumar Singh was shot dead on the morning of October 15 in the Kanakpuri area of the Nawada police station jurisdiction in Bhojpur district.

An FIR has been filed against 14 named suspects based on a complaint by Ramkumar’s son, Amit Kumar Singh, also known as Goldy. Initially, one of the named suspects was apprehended and jailed. Subsequently, the main accused, Chandan Singh, along with his associate Abhishek Yadav, was arrested at Kolkata Airport in West Bengal.

The murder has sparked significant political reactions in Bihar, with opposition leaders questioning both the incident and the progress of the investigation. As the case continues to unfold, further information is expected to emerge regarding the motives behind the murder and the involvement of other suspects.

Ramkumar Singh was a prominent figure in his community, residing in the Bihar block of Bhojpur district, where he was actively engaged in various social activities. His family suspects that a land dispute may be the motive behind his murder, although the exact reasons remain unclear at this time.