Bihar MP Pappu Yadav Arrested in 1995 Forgery Case
Patna, February 10, 2026 — Independent Bihar MP Rajesh Ranjan, widely known as Pappu Yadav, was arrested late Friday night by Patna Police in connection with a long-pending forgery case dating back to 1995. The dramatic arrest at his residence in the Mandiri locality drew political reactions and sparked debate over the timing and handling of the action.
The arrest followed the execution of an arrest warrant issued by an MP/MLA court in the decades-old case registered under Section 467 (forgery of documents) of the Indian Penal Code. Police said the case relates to allegations that Yadav “fraudulently” leased a property in Patna’s Gardanibagh area and later used it as his parliamentary office without the landlord’s consent.
Yadav initially resisted arrest, questioning the warrant’s validity and expressing fear for his safety during the late-night police action. His supporters gathered outside the residence, and heated exchanges with law enforcement were reported before he was taken into custody.
Following his arrest, the MP was produced before an MP/MLA court, which sent him to judicial custody for two days. He was initially admitted to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) due to health concerns before custodial proceedings. His advocate said Yadav had offered to present himself to authorities earlier but alleged the case was politically motivated — claims denied by police.
On Tuesday, a court granted bail in the 31-year-old forgery case, but Yadav remains in custody due to other separate legal cases lodged against him, including one for allegedly obstructing police work during his arrest.
Political reactions to the arrest have been mixed. Supporters and some leaders criticised the action as politically driven, while others underscored that judicial processes must proceed regardless of a person’s status. The development has added to ongoing discussion about law enforcement and accountability for public figures in Bihar politics.
— Reported by Neha Jaiswal
