Bihar Police arrest STF jawan in Bharat Tiwari 'encounter' probe — What was the case
Bihar police have arrested an STF jawan in connection with the controversial killing of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari during an encounter last month. The arrest follows public outcry and allegations that the victim had surrendered before being shot.
Why it matters
The case raises critical questions about police accountability and the use of force in law enforcement operations in India.
NEW DELHI: A Special Task Force (STF) jawan has been arrested in connection with the controversial police encounter that killed 28-year-old Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bihar's Bhojpur district last month, officials said on Friday.Ara Superintendent of Police Raj said the arrested police personnel had been identified as Akshay. The arrest was carried out jointly by Bhojpur Police and the STF."The police personnel involved in the Bharat Tiwari encounter case has been arrested. Further legal proceedings are underway, and the investigation is continuing in accordance with the law," the SP said.Tiwari was killed during a police operation on June 17 after a standoff with local police and STF personnel.
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