Patna, June 22: The Bihar government has accelerated 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 thorough investigation.
During 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, examination of technical and digital evidence, collection and verification of physical evidence, and review 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 commission has been formed, chaired by a retired High Court judge, to conduct an independent inquiry 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 investigation will operate separately from the police inquiry.
DG Sudhanshu Kumar revealed that two separate FIRs have been registered concerning this incident.
He noted that further legal actions will be based on the content of these cases and the evidence gathered during the investigation.
Preliminary investigations have revealed serious negligence on the part of some police personnel.
The ADG stated that when police officers arrived at the scene, they allegedly failed to take appropriate measures to subdue the suspects.
Subsequently, the situation deteriorated, and videos related to the incident began to go viral on social media.
In light of these alleged lapses, authorities have suspended five police personnel, including the concerned Station House Officer (SHO). Departmental action has also been initiated against them.
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