Tribal Groups Demand Immediate Arrests in Nisha Bhagats Mysterious Death
Tribal organizations in Ranchi call for swift arrests in the suspicious death of activist Nisha Bhagat, citing prior police complaints.
Ranchi, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : Tribal organizations in Ranchi are demanding urgent action following the suspicious death of social activist Nisha Kumari Bhagat. On Friday, representatives from various groups, including the Central Sarna Committee and the Jharkhand Tribal Sarna Development Committee, met with Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar to call for the immediate arrest of named suspects and an impartial investigation.
During their meeting, the delegation presented a memorandum detailing that Nisha had filed three separate complaints with the police before her death. On July 3, 2026, she reported extortion and threats to her life at the Pithoria police station, followed by another complaint at the Ranchi Cyber police station on July 13. Additionally, on July 22, she submitted a written application regarding a burglary at her home. The organizations allege that police failed to take necessary action on these complaints.
Nisha Bhagat died on November 6 at her residence in Pithoria, just days after she went live on Facebook to discuss land disputes, alleged harassment, and the lack of support from law enforcement. During the live session, she made serious allegations against certain individuals involved in land dealings. After her death, she was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
In response to her father’s complaint, an FIR has been registered against Ajay Tirkey and Jyotsna Kerketta for inciting suicide and conspiracy. While her father also accused the Pithoria police station chief, Satish Kumar Pandey, the police did not include his name in the FIR. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to look into the case.
On November 11, Chief Minister Hemant Soren recommended that the investigation be handed over to the CBI. During their meeting with the governor, the delegation emphasized that timely action on Nisha’s earlier complaints could have changed the outcome. They reiterated their demand for the swift arrest of the guilty parties and a thorough investigation into the matter.
