Bihar Offers Aid, Job to Family of Man Killed in Police Encounter

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced on August 13, 2026, that the state government will provide financial assistance and a government job to the family of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, a 28-year-old man killed in a police encounter in Bhojpur district on June 17, 2026. The announcement followed the submission of an interim report by a judicial commission investigating the incident.

In a post on social media, Chief Minister Choudhary stated, "Based on the interim report of the judicial inquiry, the Bihar government will provide financial assistance to the family of the late Bharat Tiwari and offer a government job to one member of the family." The contents of the interim report have not been made public, but government sources indicated it examined all aspects of the alleged encounter, including the family's financial situation.

The incident occurred on the morning of June 17 in Belauthi village. Police stated Tiwari was armed and mentally unstable, leading officers to fire in self-defence. However, the encounter came under intense scrutiny after a video clip surfaced, purportedly showing Tiwari surrendering before the shooting. The video sparked widespread public outrage,...