Patna: Two criminal cases have been registered against Pooja Singh, estranged wife of IPS officer Bhanu Pratap Singh, and six other individuals over a protest staged outside the Khagaria Superintendent of Police’s official residence on November 3 and 4, 2026.
The FIRs were registered at Mufassil police station on November 4, following a complaint by Station House Officer (SHO) Amarjeet Pratap Singh.
According to the complaints, Pooja Singh and the other accused allegedly staged a sit-in near the main entrance of the SP’s residence, disrupting the movement of officials and obstructing access to the premises.
What Happened Outside the Khagaria SP’s Residence?
The police complaints describe two phases of the alleged protest:
- November 3, morning: The sit-in reportedly began at around 7:15 am and continued until 9:15 am.
- November 3–4, overnight: The protest allegedly resumed at around 5 pm on November 3 and continued until approximately 6:30 am on November 4.
The SHO alleged that the protesters blocked the main entrance, affecting the movement of officials.
According to the FIR, Pooja Singh became agitated when police personnel asked her to vacate the entrance. The complainant further alleged that she attempted to grab his service pistol during the confrontation.
Who Are the Other Six People Named in the FIR?
Apart from Pooja Singh, six other individuals have been named in connection with the alleged protest.
Their names, as mentioned in the police complaint, are:
- Pushpa Devi – Pooja Singh’s mother
- Neeraj Kumar Pareek – Her brother
- Aarti Singh – Her sister
- Sonu Singh – Her brother-in-law
- Prahlad Mishra – Her maternal uncle
- Dhvanth Singh Rathore
According to the FIR, Pooja Singh allegedly identified these individuals as the people who brought her to the SP’s residence and encouraged her to remain there until her demands were fulfilled.
Two Separate FIRs Registered
Both cases were registered at Mufassil police station on November 4, based on the SHO’s complaint concerning the incident.
The allegations include obstruction of official duties and the alleged attempt to take possession of a police officer’s service weapon.
The first FIR names Pooja Singh, the six individuals accompanying her and an unidentified person. It has been registered under Sections 126(2), 132, 352, 61(2)(A) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
In the second case, the SHO alleged that Pooja Singh entered the police lines despite being instructed not to do so. According to the complaint, he received information at around 11:25 pm on November 3 that she was blocking the entrance to the premises. This FIR was registered under Section 331(2) of the BNS.
Bhanu Pratap Singh Removed as Khagaria SP
Amid the dispute, IPS officer Bhanu Pratap Singh was removed from the post of Khagaria Superintendent of Police on November 4 and transferred to police headquarters.
The development came on the same day that the two FIRs were registered against his estranged wife and others over the protest outside the SP’s residence.
