Crime & Law · India
Bharat Tiwari encounter case: Judicial inquiry begins, family protests
A judicial inquiry has begun into the Bharat Tiwari encounter case, with a former judge visiting the Arrah office and issuing summons to witnesses. The family of Bharat Tiwari, including his mother, sister-in-law, and brother, have had their statements recorded by the police. Bharat Tiwari's mother, Asha Devi, is set to begin a hunger strike demanding the arrest of police personnel involved. A candlelight march and a street corner meeting were held at the Ekma railway station premises, with participants demanding a high-level inquiry.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 4 · Right 2 n = 6
- Centre (4): Dainik Bhaskar, Hindustan (Hindi), Navbharat Times, Patrika
- Right (2): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran