Old, unrelated videos shared as visuals of crowd gathered for Bharat Bhushan Tiwari's last rites

Why Bharat Tiwari's killing has caused a storm in Bihar; judicial probe ordered

India News: NEW DELHI: The Bihar government has announced a judicial inquiry into the controversial police encounter that killed 28-year-old activist Bharat Bhush.

Judicial Probe Ordered into Encounter of 28-year-old in Bihar's Bhojpur

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. "A case is registered in the matter," ADG Kumar stated during a press briefing. "The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Shahbad has been appointed to oversee the investigation. Furthermore, an inquiry committee has been formed under a retired judge of the High Court to ensure an impartial and transparent probe into the case." India News | Judicial Probe Ordered into Encounter of 28-year-old in…

Old, unrelated videos shared as visuals of crowd gathered for Bharat Bhushan Tiwari's last rites

On 17 June 2026, Bharat Bhushan Tiwari was injured in a police encounter in Bihar’s Bhojpur district and later died on the same day while undergoing treatment. The incident became controversial after Tiwari’s family alleged that the police had picked him up before the encounter and that the subsequent shooting was staged. They claimed that he was not involved in any exchange of fire with the police and demanded an independent investigation into …

Bihar on the boil over encounter killing of Bharat Tiwari who made anti-government posts

Bihar has ordered a judicial inquiry into the Bhojpur encounter in which Bharat Bhushan Tiwari was killed. The move follows protests, questions over the police action and concern within the BJP.

Facebook Live, FIR, police lapses: Bharat Tiwari encounter puts Bihar Police in the dock

New Delhi: The Bharat Bhushan Tiwari encounter case in Bihar has become a direct question of whether Bihar Police shot a man who had already indicated surrender. Tiwari, a 28-year-old resident of Bilauti village under Shahpur police station in Bhojpur district, was killed after a police operation on June 17. Police first described him as "mentally unsound" and said he was armed, firing at personnel and posing a danger to officers and local resid…

Bharat Tiwari Encounter: Why Bihar Is Boiling Over This Death and What the Judicial Probe May Reveal

A police encounter in Bihar has turned into one of the state's biggest controversies of the year. The Bharat Tiwari encounter has sparked protests, political reactions, social media debates and even a legal battle that has now reached the Supreme Court. As conflicting versions of the incident continue to emerge, the Bihar government has ordered a judicial inquiry led by a retired High Court judge to determine what really happened on June 17 in B…