DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR SUBMIKTTING EVIDENCE

DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR SUBMIKTTING EVIDENCE

8-SEP-ENG 6

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA-----------------------------The Judicial Inquiry Commission has once again extended the deadline for submitting evidence and statements regarding the high-profile Bharat Bhushan Tiwari encounter case in Bhojpur. Concerned parties can now present their statements and evidence before the Commission until September 18.

Ara. The Judicial Inquiry Commission has extended the final date for submitting evidence in the Bharat Bhushan Tiwari encounter case, which involved police firing in Bilauti village under the Shahpur police station area of ​​Bhojpur. Victims and concerned parties may now submit their affidavits, written statements, and other relevant evidence to the Commission by September 18.

This information was conveyed in a press release issued by the Commission's Secretary and retired judge, Subodh Kumar Srivastava. According to the release, evidence such as photographs, mobile numbers, maps of the incident site, videos, and audio recordings related to the incident may be submitted to the Commission. Concerned parties can submit these documents via registered post, email, or in person at the Commission's office. Both hard copies and soft copies of audio and video materials may be provided.

It is worth noting that on the morning of June 17, Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, son of Kashinath Tiwari, died after being shot during an alleged police encounter in Bilauti village (Shahpur police station area). While the police described it as an encounter in self-defense, the family alleged that Bharat Bhushan Tiwari was apprehended and shot after surrendering. According to the family, he was shot three times at the scene and twice while being transported; he succumbed to his injuries during treatment after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds.

The incident sparked significant uproar in the area. Based on the statement of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari's mother, Asha Devi, an FIR for murder was registered against the then-SDPO of Jagdishpur, the then-Station House Officer (SHO) of Shahpur, and other police personnel.

Given the gravity of the matter, the government had constituted a Judicial Inquiry Commission headed by retired High Court Judge Vinod Kumar Sinha to ensure a fair and transparent investigation. The Commission will now proceed with the investigation based on the statements and evidence received by September 18.