Bihar MLA Anant Singh is facing arrest after the recovery of AK-47 rifle from his residence during raids by the police on Friday. Though there has been no official confirmation about the same, sources told that Singh is likely to be arrested in connection with the case registered under Arms Act.The MLA from Mokama has alleged that he is being targeted for contesting election as an independent. According to sources, Singh is likely to meet Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in this regard. If he does not get apositive response from the Chief Minister, Singh may even move the court.

As per the interrogation of three persons, who are currentlyin custody, the AK-47 was likely to be used in the killing of Bhola Singh. In aviral audio recording that had surfaced, there was a mention of the AK-47.Thepolice action came following specific information regarding the presence of alarge cache of arms and ammunition inside Anant Singh's ancestral residence.

According to SP Rural, the police had received specificinputs regarding the movement of a large consignment of arms from the MLA'sresidence after which raids were planned.

A few days back, a consignment of arms was moved from theMLA's residence to some unknown location. During the raids, the police foundthat the AK-47 rifle and other ammunition were concealed under carbon packingto avoid detection by a metal detector or X-Ray machines.

The Bihar State Police headquarters was earlier informedabout the raids at the legislator's house.