Legal Troubles Mount for Mokama MLA Anant Singh: Police Name 9 in Viral Video Probe

New Delhi, May 6, 2026 – The legal hurdles facing Mokama’s high-profile legislator, Anant Kumar Singh, have intensified following the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) regarding a recently surfaced video that has sparked significant public outcry.

The police have officially named nine individuals in connection with a viral video featuring an obscene dance performance, a development that adds yet another layer of complexity to the already beleaguered political career of the gangster-turned-politician.

The Controversy Unfolds

The viral footage in question purportedly shows a gathering where the MLA is seen in the presence of an explicit dance performance set to a Bhojpuri track. The video, which circulated rapidly across social media platforms, drew immediate condemnation from various quarters, prompting local authorities to initiate a formal investigation.

Law enforcement agencies, acting on the public dissemination of the clip, have registered an FIR to determine the circumstances under which the event was held and the degree of involvement of those present. Among the nine individuals named in the FIR, the mention of Anant Singh has dominated local discourse, as the MLA remains a polarizing figure in Bihar’s political landscape.

A Turbulent Tenure

This latest controversy arrives at a time when Anant Singh, who represents the Mokama assembly constituency, is already navigating significant judicial challenges.

The veteran politician is currently incarcerated in Beur Jail. He was taken into custody late last year in connection with a high-profile criminal case: the murder of Dular Chand Yadav, a local poll worker associated with the Jan Suraaj Party, which occurred in October 2025. Despite his physical incarceration, Singh successfully contested and won the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections on a Janata Dal (United) ticket, maintaining his hold on the Mokama seat.

In a recent and notable development, Singh was granted court permission to attend the state assembly session under heavy security on February 3, 2026, to take his oath as a member of the Legislative House.

Political Future in Question

The cumulative weight of these legal proceedings appears to be impacting the veteran leader’s political outlook. During the recent Rajya Sabha election period, while brought out of jail briefly to cast his vote, Singh made a statement that signaled a potential shift in his long-term political trajectory.

Addressing the media, he indicated that his own active political career might be approaching its end, suggesting that his future involvement in electoral politics would be limited and that his children might carry forward his political legacy.

Public and Legal Scrutiny

The investigation into the viral video is ongoing. Legal experts note that the police are examining potential violations of law related to public conduct and the hosting of such events. For the Patna police, the case is a matter of maintaining law and order, while for political observers, it serves as another chapter in the long and contentious career of “Chhote Sarkar,” as he is locally known.

As the police continue their probe and the legal process grinds forward, the residents of Mokama and the broader political establishment in Bihar are watching closely to see how this latest FIR will impact the already complicated standing of one of the state’s most enduring political figures.