Narayan Singh Travels to Bilhauti Village to Meet the Family
Bihar Vidhan Parishad Chairman Narayan Singh made his way to Bilhauti village in the Shahpur police station area of Bhojpur district, where Bharat Tiwari was shot dead in a police encounter on June 17. Singh sat with members of the deceased's family, offered his condolences in person, and sought a thorough account of everything that had unfolded around the incident.
Judicial Inquiry Ordered, Family's CBI Demand Met With Clarification
Speaking at the occasion, Narayan Singh called the incident deeply unfortunate and confirmed that Bihar's Chief Minister had already issued an order for a judicial inquiry into the matter. The investigation would be carried out by a retired judge. The family pressed for a CBI probe, but Singh made clear that the case had now formally come under the judicial inquiry process. He nonetheless assured the family that every concern they had raised would be placed directly before the Chief Minister.
Viral Video Brings Police Account Under Fire
A video from the June 17 encounter has been spreading rapidly across social media platforms, with the claim that Bharat Tiwari had discarded his weapon before police opened fire on him. This footage triggered strong reactions not only from opposition parties but also from several senior leaders within the ruling NDA alliance, who publicly questioned the police's version of what happened. As criticism grew louder, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary personally took to his social media handle to make an official announcement that a retired High Court judge would conduct an independent inquiry into the case.
Shahpur Police Under Pressure as All Eyes Turn to the Probe
The combined effect of the Vidhan Parishad Chairman's visit and the Chief Minister's firm public stance has left the Shahpur police establishment considerably rattled. The police continue to maintain that this was a legitimate encounter, while Bharat Tiwari's family and various social and political organisations remain firm in their push for a truly impartial investigation. With the judicial process now formally set in motion, all sides are waiting to see what findings the retired judge ultimately delivers.
