Anand Mohan release: Slain DM's wife urges PM to step in, says killer of honest officer freed
1 year, 8 months ago

Anand Mohan release: Slain DM's wife urges PM to step in, says killer of honest officer freed

India Today  

Slain IAS officer G Krishnaiah's wife Uma Devi on Tuesday expressed disappointment over Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government's decision to release gangster-politician Anand Mohan Singh from prison. While speaking to AajTak, Uma Devi also termed Anand Mohan's release "an injustice" and said that the Bihar government made a wrong decision. The Telangana-born Dalit IAS officer G Krishnaiah, who was then the district magistrate of Gopalganj, was beaten and shot dead by a mob in 1994, while his vehicle was passing through Bihar's Muzaffarpur district. ANAND MOHAN ON HIS RELEASE While speaking exclusively to India Today, Anand Mohan reacted to the backlash surrounding his release and expressed his sadness over Krishnaiah's death.

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Krishnaiah’s murder: Convict’s wife, acquitted accused in LS bid
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Krishnaiah’s murder: Convict’s wife, acquitted accused in LS bid

Hindustan Times  

On December 5, 1994, G Krishnaiah, a young Indian Administrative Service officer in Bihar, then posted as the district magistrate of Gopalganj, was returning to his residence after attending a meeting in Hajipur. Former MLA Munna Shukla was one of the accused in the 1994 IAS officer’s killing case, but was later acquitted. Three decades later, Chhotan Shukla‘s younger brother …

Supreme Court to hear plea challenging former MP Anand Mohan's release
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court to hear plea challenging former MP Anand Mohan's release

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Monday agreed to hear on May 8, the petition filed by the wife of slain IAS officer G. Krishnaiah against the premature release of former Bihar MP Anand Mohan, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for killing the officer. The pre-amended rules forbade, among other things, the …

Wife of slain IAS officer moves SC against ex-MP Anand Mohan's release
1 year, 7 months ago

Wife of slain IAS officer moves SC against ex-MP Anand Mohan's release

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The wife of slain IAS officer G Krishnaiah, who was lynched by a mob led by former Bihar MP Anand Mohan in 1994, has moved the Supreme Court challenging his premature release from prison. Uma Krishnaiah, the wife of G Krishnaiah, has contended that the sentence of life imprisonment awarded to the gangster-turned- politician meant incarceration for his …

‘I'm surprised’: Nitish Kumar on backlash over Anand Mohan's release
1 year, 7 months ago

‘I'm surprised’: Nitish Kumar on backlash over Anand Mohan's release

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Friday said that he is “surprised” over the backlash they are receiving after the release of ex-Lok Sabha MP Anand Mohan Singh - who is convicted in the murder of IAS officer G Krishnaiah. Now when it is in place, they are opposing it.” Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar On Anand Mohan's release, the …

Bihar: Anand Mohan walks out of prison
1 year, 7 months ago

Bihar: Anand Mohan walks out of prison

Hindustan Times  

Bihar politician Anand Mohan, convicted and sentenced to life in a murder case, on Thursday walked out of the Saharsa jail before the break of dawn after the Bihar government amended prison rules according to which convicts who have served 14 or 20 years in jail could be released. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav seen …

Murdered IAS officer's wife appeals to PM Modi after ex-Bihar MP freed from jail
1 year, 7 months ago

Murdered IAS officer's wife appeals to PM Modi after ex-Bihar MP freed from jail

Hindustan Times  

Objecting to the release of Anand Mohan Singh from Bihar's Saharsa jail, the widow of slain District Magistrate G Krishnaiah who was murdered by the gangster-turned-politician, on Thursday appealed to President Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and ask Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to send him to jail. This comes after Gangster-turned-politician Anand Mohan Singh walked free from …

Bihar ex-MP Anand Mohan freed from jail, dalit outfit move Patna HC against order
1 year, 7 months ago

Bihar ex-MP Anand Mohan freed from jail, dalit outfit move Patna HC against order

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: Former Bihar MP Anand Mohan, serving a life sentence for the killing of Krishnaiah, was released on Tuesday morning along with 26 others who have been lodged in different prisons of the state for more than 14 years. Uma Krishnaiah, the widow of slain Dalit IAS officer, urged the Bihar government to withdraw the decision claiming it would set …

‘Unfair to the whole nation’: Anand Mohan's victim's kin on his release
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Unfair to the whole nation’: Anand Mohan's victim's kin on his release

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government releasing 27 prisoners, including gangster-turned-politician Anand Mohan Singh who was serving life sentence in the 1994 murder of Gopalganj district magistrate G Krishnaiah, by amending the state’s prison manual on Thursday, the daughter of the IAS officer said it was “disheartening” to see him being released from jail. Speaking to news agency ANI, …

Gangster-turned-politician Anand Mohan released from Bihar's Saharsa jail
1 year, 7 months ago

Gangster-turned-politician Anand Mohan released from Bihar's Saharsa jail

The Hindu  

The release from jail of former MP Anand Mohan Singh, a bahubali from the Kosi area of north Bihar who was convicted of inciting the murder of a district magistrate in 1994, has sparked a huge controversy. ‘Encouraging criminals’ The Central IAS Association expressed its “deep dismay” over Singh’s release, and urged the Bihar Government to “rethink” its decision. ‘Baffling …

Anand Mohan out of jail: Why Nitish Kumar's move may be shocking but not surprising
1 year, 7 months ago

Anand Mohan out of jail: Why Nitish Kumar's move may be shocking but not surprising

India Today  

After Independence, Bihar, like most other states, saw the dominance of the upper-caste politics of Congress leaders. Around the same time, Anand Mohan’s wife, Lovely Anand, also accused in the DM lynching case, won the Vaishali Lok Sabha bypoll. It was difficult for Nitish to say anything in public, but George Fernandes reached Patna’s Beur jail in a 40-strong motorcade …

Gangster-turned-politician Anand Mohan Singh released from Bihar jail days after prison rule change
1 year, 7 months ago

Gangster-turned-politician Anand Mohan Singh released from Bihar jail days after prison rule change

New Indian Express  

Nation Gangster-turned-politician Anand Mohan Singh released from Bihar jail days after prison rule change Ramashankar Mishra PATNA: Bihar's infamous gangster-turned-politician and former MP Anand Mohan was set free from Bihar's Saharsa divisional jail on Thursday, a day after a Public Interest Litigation was filed in Patna high court against the government's decision to release him along with 26 others from …

Amid uproar over his release from jail, Anand Mohan's family says, 'we want to meet slain IAS' wife'
1 year, 7 months ago

Amid uproar over his release from jail, Anand Mohan's family says, 'we want to meet slain IAS' wife'

India TV News  

Anand Mohan Singh's Release: Amid a huge public outrage after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government announced the release of 27 prisoners including murder convict Anand Mohan Singh after it amended jail rules, the ex-MP's family says that they would like to meet the family of the then Gopalganj DM G Krishnaiah if allowed. Gngster-politician Anand Mohan Singh was convicted …

IAS officers of 1985 batch contemplate legal options to oppose release of convict in Krishnaiah murder case
1 year, 7 months ago

IAS officers of 1985 batch contemplate legal options to oppose release of convict in Krishnaiah murder case

The Hindu  

The IAS batchmates of G. Krishnaiah, the former district magistrate of Gopalganj in Bihar who was murdered by a mob led by gangster-turned-politician Anand Mohan Singh in 1994, are exploring legal options to challenge a Bihar government order that would allow the life convict walk out of jail soon. One of the retired IAS officers said they were planning to …

Anand Mohan walks free: 'Sushasan babu' Nitish Kumar's new somersault | OPINION
1 year, 7 months ago

Anand Mohan walks free: 'Sushasan babu' Nitish Kumar's new somersault | OPINION

India Today  

Tejashwi Yadav had memorably called Nitish Kumar “Paltu chacha”. Nitish Kumar has come a long way from a man who used to pride himself as “Sushasan babu” who ended Bihar’s Jungle Raj to now being the leader of loopholes. However, Kumar’s famous “conscience” never came in the way of his “flexible” alliances where he partnered with the BJP and the …

'Mockery of administration of justice': Top IAS body on Anand Mohan's release
1 year, 7 months ago

'Mockery of administration of justice': Top IAS body on Anand Mohan's release

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Civil and Administrative Service Association on Tuesday expressed dismay at the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government for its decision to release gangster-turned-politician Anand Mohan Singh and other convicts- who were serving a life sentence for the murder of the then Gopalganj district magistrate G Krishnaiah. Urging the government to “reconsider” the decision, the top IAS body said that the …

‘What’s the controversy in this?': Bihar deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav on Anand Mohan's release
1 year, 7 months ago

‘What’s the controversy in this?': Bihar deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav on Anand Mohan's release

Hindustan Times  

Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday defended the release of ex-Lok Sabha MP Anand Mohan Singh, who is convicted in the murder of IAS officer G Krishnaiah. Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav with former MP Anand Mohan attend engagement function of MLA Chetan Anand, in Patna, Monday, April 24, 2023. Bihar chief …

‘This is injustice': Slain IAS officer's wife on Anand Mohan's release from jail
1 year, 7 months ago

‘This is injustice': Slain IAS officer's wife on Anand Mohan's release from jail

Hindustan Times  

“Anand Mohan is a Rajput and his release will secure Nitish Kumar government's vote bank, this is why he is being taken out of jail,” alleged Uma Devi, the wife of G Krishnaiah, the district magistrate of Gopalganj who was murdered in 1994, for which the former Member of Parliament was facing a jail term but will now be prematurely …

Bihar Sushil Modi Slams Nitish Over Gangster Anand Mohan Release Says Decision Taken Keeping Election In Mind
1 year, 7 months ago

Bihar Sushil Modi Slams Nitish Over Gangster Anand Mohan Release Says Decision Taken Keeping Election In Mind

ABP News  

Former Bihar deputy chief minister and senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi slammed the state government led by chief minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday for releasing former MP Anand Mohan Singh. Now for your own benefit, you have amended the law again so that you can win the election: Sushil Kumar Modi,… pic.twitter.com/nCgfhRwlyg — ANI April 25, 2023 This comes …

Bihar ‘Bahubali’ Anand Mohan set to be freed; Nitish Kumar seen at son's engagement
1 year, 8 months ago

Bihar ‘Bahubali’ Anand Mohan set to be freed; Nitish Kumar seen at son's engagement

Hindustan Times  

Gangster-turned-politician Anand Mohan Singh is set to walk free of jail after the Bihar government on Monday notified his release following the Nitish Kumar-led dispensation amendment of the Bihar Prison Manual, 2012. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav attend the engagement function of jailed former MP Anand Mohan Singh's son and RJD MLA Chetan Anand. Top political …

Gangster-turned-politician Anand Mohan set to walk out of jail
1 year, 8 months ago

Gangster-turned-politician Anand Mohan set to walk out of jail

The Hindu  

The Bihar government officially issued the notification to release don-turned-politician Anand Mohan, currently serving life sentence for the murder of former District Magistrate of Gopalganj G. Krishnaiah. Mr. Nitish Kumar had indicated the possibility of Mohan’s release when he had stated that he was doing enough to get Anand Mohan out of jail during a function organised to honour Rajput …

Anand Mohan Singh release Tejashwi Yadav shocking reaction on murder convict ex MP release IAS officers slams Bihar govt – India TV
1 year, 8 months ago

Anand Mohan Singh release Tejashwi Yadav shocking reaction on murder convict ex MP release IAS officers slams Bihar govt – India TV

India TV News  

Bihar: What's the controversy, asked Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav when the media questioned him on Bihar government's decision to release jailed politician and former MP-MLA Anand Mohan Singh, who was convicted in the murder case of IAS officer and then Gopalganj District Magistrate G Krishnaiah in 1994. He has served his sentence and is being released legally," said Bihar …

Bihar govt notifies release of former MP Anand Mohan Singh, 26 other prisoners
1 year, 8 months ago

Bihar govt notifies release of former MP Anand Mohan Singh, 26 other prisoners

Hindustan Times  

PATNA: The Bihar government on Monday notified the release of 27 prisoners, including former MP Anand Mohan Singh, days after the Nitish Kumar-led dispensation amended the Bihar Prison Manual, 2012. Former MP Anand Mohan Singh is currently serving life sentence for the murder of then Gopalganj district magistrate G Krishnaiah on December 5, 1994. Mohan is currently serving life sentence …

Bihar govt notifies release of former MP Anand Mohan Singh, 26 other prisoners
1 year, 8 months ago

Bihar govt notifies release of former MP Anand Mohan Singh, 26 other prisoners

Hindustan Times  

PATNA: The Bihar government on Monday notified the release of 27 prisoners, including former MP Anand Mohan Singh, days after the Nitish Kumar-led dispensation amended the Bihar Prison Manual, 2012. Former MP Anand Mohan Singh is currently serving life sentence for the murder of then Gopalganj district magistrate G Krishnaiah on December 5, 1994. Mohan is currently serving life sentence …

Anand Mohan set to walk free
1 year, 8 months ago

Anand Mohan set to walk free

Hindustan Times  

Bihar’s law department on Monday issued a notification for the release of 27 prisoners, including former MP Anand Mohan Singh, who was convicted for the 1994 murder of a district magistrate and has been in jail since 2007. Anand Mohan was awarded life sentence in the case involving the murder of the then district magistrate of Gopalganj, G Krishnaiah, a …

Mayawati opposes release of murder convict Anand Mohan, calls Nitish anti-Dalit
1 year, 8 months ago

Mayawati opposes release of murder convict Anand Mohan, calls Nitish anti-Dalit

Hindustan Times  

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has strongly criticised the Bihar government’s move for the premature release of incarcerated leader Anand Mohan Singh. BSP supremo Mayawati Bihar People’s Party leader and ex-MP Anand Mohan, was convicted in the 1994 murder of Gopalganj District Magistrate G Krishnaiah. “Bihar’s Nitish government’s preparation to change the rule to free Anand Mohan in the case …

Amid Atiq's killing row, why Bihar is pushing for Don Anand Mohan's release
1 year, 8 months ago

Amid Atiq's killing row, why Bihar is pushing for Don Anand Mohan's release

India Today  

In 1994, gangster and Bihar People's Party leader Chhotan Shukla was killed in a police encounter. But now multiple reports suggest that the Bihar government, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is pushing for Anand Mohan’s release from the jail in Saharsa, the don’s home district in the state. In January, Nitish’s JDU held a Rajput conference in Patna where …

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