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Bihar CM orders judicial probe into Bharat Tiwari encounter

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has ordered a judicial inquiry into the police encounter of Bharat Tiwari in Bhojpur. The 30-year-old was shot dead on June 17 after allegedly brandishing firearms. His family disputes the police account, claiming he had surrendered. The incident has drawn criticism from within the ruling NDA, prompting the CM's decision for an impartial probe.

20 Jun 2026 11:38 pm