Dara Singh, a section commander of TPC has been remanded in judicial custody on Republic Day in Daltonganj. Dara Singh was caught a day ahead. The real name of TPC’s section commander Dara Singh is Narender Singh but in his naxal outfit, he is known as Dara Singh. He is tall, sturdy and well built and none can suspect him to be a section commander of TPC by his look and apparel.
Dara Singh was caught by Pipra Tarn police station officer in charge Md Nishat Ahmad. According to Ahmad Dara Singh had come to his native village at Sarja Matu under this Pipra Tarn police station where the local police caught him.
Ahmad added Pipra Tarn police led by him was on raid/vehicle checking on January 25, the day Maoists had given a bandh call and this Dara Singh was found loitering who after seeing the team of police started fleeing but a hot chase by police led to his arrest, added this police officer. According to DSP Prabhat Ranjan Barwar, UAPA case is registered against Dara Singh. UAPA means Unlawful Activity Prevention Act where in an accused's case is to be investigated by not below the rank of DYSP.