Patna, June 22: The Bihar government has escalated the investigation into the Bharat Tiwari encounter case. Senior police officials have stated that both scientific and judicial mechanisms are being employed to ensure a comprehensive inquiry.
Addressing a press conference, Additional Director General (Law and Order) Sudhanshu Kumar announced that the responsibility for the detailed investigation has been assigned to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Shahabad range.
According to the ADG, modern forensic techniques and scientific methods are being utilized to examine the circumstances surrounding the encounter. The investigation includes forensic science laboratory (FSL) analysis, scrutiny of technical and digital evidence, collection and verification of physical evidence, and examination of available video footage and other materials.
The police headquarters is continuously monitoring the progress of the investigation. In compliance with state government directives, a judicial inquiry commission has been formed, headed by a retired High Court judge, to conduct an independent investigation into the incident.
The commission is expected to investigate the sequence of events leading up to the encounter, review evidence and witness statements, and submit its findings and recommendations to the government. The judicial inquiry will operate separately from the police investigation.
DG Sudhanshu Kumar revealed that two separate FIRs have been registered concerning this incident. He stated that further legal action will be based on the subject matter of these cases and the evidence gathered during the investigation.
Initial inquiries have indicated serious negligence on the part of some police personnel. The ADG noted that when police officers arrived at the scene, they allegedly did not take appropriate measures to control the accused, leading to a deterioration of the situation and the subsequent viral spread of related videos on social media.
In light of these alleged lapses, authorities have suspended five police personnel, including the relevant Station House Officer (SHO), and departmental action has also been initiated against them.
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