The MP-MLA court in Begusarai announced the verdict on Wednesday. During the hearing, Surajbhan Singh and co-accused Ajit Kumar Singh appeared in court. The judge said the prosecution failed to prove their involvement in the crime.

The case dates back to July 29, 1996. Ranjit Kumar, a resident of Beehat village, was shot dead at an engineer’s residence. His father filed an FIR at the Barauni police station. Initially, the FIR did not name Surajbhan Singh. Investigators later added his name during the police probe.

During the trial, the prosecution presented seven witnesses. However, most witnesses turned hostile and did not support their earlier statements. Because of weak evidence, the court cleared both accused in the Former MP Surajbhan Singh murder case, bringing an end to the decades-old trial.

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The case dates back to October 1992, when police raided a wax factory in Begusarai. The factory, linked to Ram Lakhan Singh, was allegedly used to hide weapons. During the raid, the accused opened fire on police. Ram Lakhan Singh and Virendra Ishwar were arrested at the spot, while Suraj Bhan Singh escaped.

After 33 years, the Bihar court sentences former MP Suraj Bhan Singh under Section 353 IPC. He was granted bail due to the short sentence. Ram Lakhan Singh and Virendra Ishwar face charges under Section 307 and Arms Act, leading to longer jail terms.

Despite his criminal past, Suraj Bhan Singh went on to become an MP from Ballia in 2004 on an LJP ticket. His political mentor, Ram Lakhan Singh, contested several elections but never won.

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