- STF jawan Akshay arrested in Bhojpur encounter case.
- Accused of firing first shot, evading investigation.
- Arrest follows family meeting CM, judicial probe.
In a significant development in the Bharat Bhushan Tiwari encounter case, STF jawan Akshay, accused of firing during the encounter investigation in Bilauti, Bhojpur, has been arrested.
Akshay wastaken into custody late Thursday night following technical surveillance and mobile tracking. According to sources, he had allegedly been evading investigation for a long time and had remained absent despite multiple summonses for questioning.
The arrest comes days after Bharat Bhushan Tiwari’s family met Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary and sought a fair investigation along with strict action against those responsible. The Chief Minister had assured the family of justice, and the family has termed the arrest a significant step forward.
Family Alleges Akshay Fired The First Shot
Bharat Bhushan Tiwari’s brother Chandan Tiwari claimed that he personally witnessed STF jawan Akshay firing the first shot during the encounter.
The family alleges that Bharat had already surrendered after throwing away his weapon, yet he was shot. They have been demanding action against those involved since the incident.
Bharat Bhushan Tiwari was killed during an STF encounter in Bilauti, Bhojpur, on June 17. He was critically injured and admitted to a hospital, where he later died during treatment.
Investigation Intensified After Alleged Non-Cooperation
Investigating agencies reportedly questioned Akshay several times, but he allegedly failed to cooperate and remained unavailable. Following this, his location was traced through technical surveillance, leading to his arrest.
Officials are now expected to question him about the circumstances surrounding the firing, the sequence of events during the encounter, and whether the STF’s actions followed the prescribed procedures.
Administrative Action After Family Meets With CM
On July 24, Bharat Bhushan Tiwari’s family met with Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary and raised concerns about the encounter. After the meeting, administrative action was taken, including the removal of the then-SDO of Jagdishpur and the transfer of then-SDPO Rajesh to the Prohibition Department.
Judicial Commission Probing The Encounter
The case is currently being investigated by a judicial commission headed by a retired High Court judge. The commission is examining statements from police officials, STF personnel, eyewitnesses, and other individuals connected with the case.
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With Akshay’s arrest, the investigation is expected to move forward, and further legal action will depend on the findings of the commission.