In a shocking turn, Patna Civil Court received a bomb threat on Thursday morning, derailing the scheduled bail hearing for independent MP Pappu Yadav. The Purnia lawmaker, known for his outspoken activism, appeared before the judge later that day, only for the session to be aborted amid heightened security measures.
Yadav’s legal woes stem from two pending cases at Kotwali thana, separate from a decades-old Gardanibagh matter where bail was already granted. His team alleges systematic delays are designed to prolong his incarceration, with Thursday’s threat being just the latest obstacle.
The court was thrown into chaos as bomb disposal squads and police swarmed the premises. This follows a string of similar threats and the grim discovery of a lawyer’s charred remains near the MP’s home the previous day. Pappu Yadav’s advocate, Shiv Nandan Bharti, didn’t mince words, branding it a ‘calculated plot’ by mischief-mongers to sabotage judicial proceedings.
‘Why can’t Bihar Police’s cyber cell track these IP addresses?’ Bharti demanded, expressing alarm over Yadav’s declining health in jail. He urged for uninterrupted hearings, confident of bail if given a fair shot.
Online, the narrative has caught fire. Viral posts question if it’s coincidence or conspiracy, noting three threats coinciding with Yadav’s court dates post his transfer to Beur Jail.
With a new bail application set for Friday, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Pappu Yadav’s supporters rally behind him, viewing the disruptions as evidence of deeper political gamesmanship in Bihar. The judiciary’s response will be pivotal in restoring faith in the process.