Bihar fake encounter case: Justice Vinod Kumar Sinha meets the victim’s family, inspects site
A retired High Court judge has begun an investigation into the alleged fake encounter of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bihar. The state government formed the commission following public outcry and political pressure regarding the police killing.
Why it matters
The case highlights concerns over police accountability and the use of extrajudicial killings in Indian law enforcement.
The retired Patna High Court Judge Vinod Kumar Sinha, who is heading the judicial commission formed by the State government to investigate the alleged encounter of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, reached the village Bilauti on Thursday (June 25, 2026) and met the grieving family members of the deceased youth, noted down their statements and also reached the spot of incident.
The article reports on government actions and political reactions without taking a definitive stance on the guilt of the police.
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