Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Police Search NDA MLA’s Home in Muzaffarpur Land Case
Police searched the home of Bihar MLA Amit Kumar Ranu in a land dispute case.
The case involves allegations that people used a bulldozer to destroy construction in Muzaffarpur.
The complainant says people were threatened and asked to pay money to stay on the land.
Police suspect the incident may be connected to a group involved in collecting protection money.
Two people have been arrested, while Ranu’s brother, Sonu Singh, is reportedly absconding.
Police say they found a signed blank stamp paper during the search.
They are investigating whether the MLA was involved.
Ranu says the police found nothing incriminating and that the land belonged to someone else.
Police are continuing to identify and question other suspects.
Bihar Police searched NDA MLA Amit Kumar Ranu’s residence after obtaining a court warrant.
The search concerns alleged demolition, land grabbing, extortion, assault and property damage in Ahiyapur.
Police said they found evidence suggesting the MLA’s possible involvement, including a signed blank stamp paper dated 2017.
The case began with a complaint against Sumit Srivastava and more than 50 unidentified people; two accused were arrested.
Ranu denied wrongdoing, saying police found no incriminating material and that the disputed land was not owned by his family.
- Who
- Bihar Police, MLA Amit Kumar Ranu, his brother Sonu Singh, complainant Prahlad Kumar, and other accused persons.
- What
- Police searched the MLA’s residence as part of an investigation into alleged land grabbing, demolition, extortion, assault, forgery and property damage.
- When
- The search took place on Sunday; the case was registered on August 20.
- Where
- The alleged incident occurred in Ahiyapur, Muzaffarpur; the search was conducted at Ranu’s Bairiya residence.
- Why
- Police said investigators found evidence suggesting the MLA’s possible involvement in the alleged demolition and related criminal activity.
Police allegations
MLA’s response
Possible involvement
Police allegations
Police said they found evidence relating to Ranu’s alleged involvement and considered his role suspicious.
MLA’s response
Ranu denied wrongdoing and said the search showed police had failed to find incriminating material.
Land ownership
Police allegations
Police are investigating the matter as a possible land-grabbing and extortion case involving an organized protection gang.
MLA’s response
Ranu said the disputed land belonged to a family member of accused Sumit Srivastava, not to him or his family.
Search findings
Police allegations
The SSP said a signed blank stamp paper dated 2017 recovered during the search could constitute forgery-related evidence.
MLA’s response
Ranu said officers were looking for property documents in his or his family’s name but returned without finding them.
- MLA
- Amit Kumar, also known as Amit Singh Ranu, represents Belsand for the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas).
- Police official
- Muzaffarpur Senior Superintendent of Police Kantesh Kumar Mishra.
- Case origin
- The case was registered on August 20 following a complaint by Prahlad Kumar.
- Alleged incident
- A group allegedly arrived with a bulldozer and vehicles and demolished construction on land and nearby properties.
- Arrests
- Sumit Srivastava and his aide Sunny Singh were arrested, according to police.
- Other complaints
- Police said 12 additional people later submitted complaints.
- Search recovery
- Police said they recovered a signed blank stamp paper dated 2017 from the residence.