Jharkhand: Tribal Activist Nisha Bhagat's Last Rites to Be Held in Gumla, BJP Demands CBI Probe
Her family and the BJP are pressing for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe after her death triggered anger among tribal communities.
- On Saturday, tribal activist Nisha Kumari Bhagat will be cremated in her ancestral village Uru, Gumla, following her alleged suicide in Ranchi, triggering significant anger among local tribal communities.
- Before her death on Friday, Bhagat recorded a nearly 11-minute Facebook Live video alleging the Hemant Soren-led State Government and land brokers harassed her, claiming speaking out put lives at risk.
- Ranchi Rural SP Gaurav Goswami reported an unnatural death case was registered without a suicide note recovered; Handu Bhagat demanded a CBI inquiry, alleging "high-profile people" are involved in his daughter's death.
- The opposition BJP demanded a CBI inquiry and the Chief Minister's resignation, while Liberation, an ally of the ruling Government, also called for a fair investigation into the incident.
- Devendra Lal Oraon, a local tribal leader in Gumla, stated community members planned a symbolic protest Saturday before the last rites, with opposition leaders expected to visit and pay respects.
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Jharkhand: Tribal activist Nisha Bhagat's last rites to be held in Gumla, BJP demands CBI probe
Nisha Kumari Bhagat's death has drawn political reactions and calls for investigation from various groups. Her allegations against the Hemant Soren-led government and land brokers were made during a Facebook Live session. Following her death, her father has demanded a CBI inquiry into the circumstances surrounding it. The police have registered an unnatural death case but found no suicide note in her room.
Jharkhand: Tribal activist Nisha Bhagat’s last rites to be held in Gumla, BJP demands CBI probe
Stay updated with ThePrint: Preferred Source Google Discover Ranchi/Gumla, Nov 7 (PTI) The mortal remains of tribal activist Nisha Kumari Bhagat, who allegedly died by suicide in Ranchi, will be cremated at her ancestral village Uru in Jharkhand’s Gumla district on Saturday, family members said. Before her death on Friday, Bhagat accused the Hemant Soren-led […]
A protest was held at Tower Chowk on Saturday demanding a CBI inquiry and justice into the death of Nisha Bhagat, a daughter of the tribal community in Gumla. Participants demanded an impartial investigation into the case. Nisha Bhagat's funeral procession followed the protest. Nisha Bhagat's father, activist Handu Bhagat, questioned the government's system and demanded an impartial CBI investigation into the entire case. She was fearless and br…
Nisha Bhagat’s Death Sparks Political Row in Jharkhand; BJP Alleges Systemic Failure, JMM Promises Action
Ranchi, November 7, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) The death of tribal activist Nisha Bhagat has triggered a political confrontation in Jharkhand, with the BJP accusing the Hemant Soren government of failing to protect her despite alleged threats and harassment, while the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has promised action against anyone found responsible. Union Minister […]
Why death of tribal activist Nisha Bhagat has sparked row in Jharkhand
Her death has prompted the BJP to demand a CBI investigation and chief minister Hemant Soren’s resignation NEW DELHI: The death of tribal activist Nisha Kumari Bhagat, who allegedly died by suicide at her Ranchi residence on Friday, has triggered a political storm in Jharkhand. Opposition parties have accused the Hemant Soren-led government and police […]
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