Daijiworld Media Network - Patna

Patna, Feb 7: Purnea MP Pappu Yadav was arrested by Patna Police from his residence on Friday in connection with a case dating back to 1995.

Patna SP City Bhanu Pratap Singh said the case was registered under the old Indian Penal Code, which has since been replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The case pertains to the Gardanibagh police station and involves Sections 419, 420, 468, 448, 506 and 120B.

He said the trial in the case was ongoing and the MP was required to appear before the court but failed to do so on the scheduled date, following which the arrest was made.

“This is a 1995 case which was under the old IPC, now replaced by the BNS, involving Sections 419, 420, 468, 448, 506 and 120B. The trial was ongoing and the MP was supposed to appear in court but did not, hence he is being arrested,” Singh told reporters.

The police official added that Pappu Yadav has been provided with necessary medical supplies and his caretaker is accompanying him. He is being taken to a hospital for a medical examination and will thereafter be produced at the police station.

Further details are awaited.