Dead body of ASI, accused in murder case found in Bihar’s Madhubani

The body of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Chandra Mohan Singh, a suspect wanted in connection with a murder case within the jurisdiction of the Babubarhi police station, was recovered from the Babubarhi area on November 12, 2026.Following the shooting incident on November 3, 2020, involving ASI Madhubani, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Yogendra Kumar, ordered the formation of 12 special police teams to apprehend the suspect.The teams conducted continuous raids in areas along the Nepal border and at potential hideouts outside the state. Additionally, two special teams carried out intensive searches in the vicinity of the crime scene.The ASI had allegedly opened fire with his service pistol after being cornered by the villagers at at woman’s house and fled after the incident killing one Ashok Yadav. Later Leader of Opposition in Bihar Legislative Assembly Tejashwi Yadav visited the house of the deceased to meet the family members.“On November 12, 2026, the police received information regarding an unidentified, foul-smelling body lying in an open field in the Babubarhi area. After receiving this information, a special police team led by the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Sadar-2 immediately went to the scene,”Mr. Kumar said while briefing the media on Friday (November 13, 2026).Also read | Bihar government issues ration cards to nearly 24 lakh new beneficiariesHe further added, “The area was cordoned off, and a team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) conducted an inspection in the presence of senior police officers. Based on items found near the body including clothing, an Aadhaar card, a mobile phone, a laptop, and other documents the deceased was identified as ASI Chandra Mohan Singh, the suspect wanted in the firing incident case.”He also mentioned that during the FSL team’s examination, the service pistol used in the incident was found beneath the body. Other physical and scientific samples were collected from the scene, and the service pistol has been seized.Asked about the cause of the death, Mr. Kumar said, “The actual cause of death, can be ascertained after a post-mortem report. A ballistic examination of the recovered service pistol will be conducted. Only after these reports are received the circumstances surrounding the cause of death can become clear. The police are conducting a thorough investigation into all relevant aspects and are taking further action in accordance with the law.”The post-mortem examination report is currently being prepared in the presence of a magistrate. To ensure transparency, a medical board consisting of three doctors will conduct a post-mortem examination, which will be fully video-recorded. Published - November 13, 2026 01:12 pm IST