Celebratory firing murder case: Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh gets 4-year jail
A Delhi court sentenced Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh to four years in prison for his role in a 2018 celebratory firing incident that resulted in a woman's death. The court also ordered him to pay ₹25 lakh in compensation to the victim's family.
Why it matters
The case serves as a legal precedent regarding the dangers of celebratory firing and holds public officials accountable for reckless behavior.
A Delhi court on Saturday (July 4, 2026) sentenced Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh, convicted in a 2018 case in which a woman was killed in celebratory firing, to simple imprisonment for four years and slapped a fine of ₹25 lakh.
The article reports on a judicial verdict using neutral language and citing court documents.
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