Archive · 8 Aug 2026
Bihar Encounter Victim's Family Rejects ₹50 Lakh Compensation Claim
A man named Bharat Tiwari in Bihar was sadly shot and killed by police on June 17, 2026.
His family says he had put down his weapon when the police fired at him.
A political leader named Prashant Kishor said the family accepted a lot of money, 50 lakh rupees, from the government.
The family says that is not true.
They are asking Prashant Kishor to show proof or say sorry.
If he does not, they say they will file a police complaint against him.
The family wants the people responsible for Bharat's death to be punished.
One police officer has already been arrested.
The family is also asking the President and the Prime Minister for help.
Most of all, they want justice for Bharat Tiwari.
Bharat Tiwari's family rejected claims that they accepted ₹50 lakh in compensation from the government and demanded evidence or an unconditional public apology.
Brother Chandan Tiwari warned that the family will file an FIR against Prashant Kishor if he fails to produce evidence of the alleged payout.
Bharat Tiwari, a resident of Bilauti village in Bihar's Bhojpur district, was killed in a police encounter on June 17, 2026; the family says he had surrendered before firing.
Family advocate Sanjeev Kumar Singh alleged a conspiracy by a police officer, an SDM and a local leader, with five shots fired from five different weapons.
STF constable Akshay Kumar has been arrested and the family has sought non-bailable warrants, while the Bihar government announced a judicial probe.
- Who
- Bharat Tiwari's family — brother Chandan Tiwari and mother Asha Devi — along with political leader Prashant Kishor, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, and family advocate Sanjeev Kumar Singh.
- What
- The family rejected allegations of accepting ₹50 lakh from the government, demanded evidence or a public apology from Prashant Kishor, and warned of an FIR while continuing to seek justice in Bharat Tiwari's police encounter death.
- When
- Bharat Tiwari was killed on June 17, 2026; STF constable Akshay Kumar was arrested in July 2026, and the family's rejection of the compensation claim came subsequently.
- Where
- Bihar, India — the encounter occurred in Bhojpur district (Bilauti village); family statements and meetings took place in Patna and Arrah.
- Why
- The family says false allegations were made to exploit a tragedy for political gain, while they continue to demand justice for what they call a questionable encounter killing.
Prashant Kishor's Side
Tiwari Family's Side
Compensation claim
Prashant Kishor's Side
Prashant Kishor reportedly claimed the family accepted ₹50 lakh from the government after the encounter.
Tiwari Family's Side
The family denies receiving any money and demands evidence of the payout or an unconditional public apology, threatening an FIR.
Nature of the killing
Prashant Kishor's Side
The case was officially treated as a police encounter in which Tiwari was killed.
Tiwari Family's Side
The family says he had surrendered and laid down his weapon, and alleges a planned murder by multiple officials using five weapons.
Political engagement
Prashant Kishor's Side
Political leaders, including Prashant Kishor, engaged with the family and promised justice within 10-15 days.
Tiwari Family's Side
The family says leaders later stopped answering calls and demanded campaigning support in exchange for justice, exploiting a tragedy for political gain.
- Victim
- Bharat Tiwari, resident of Bilauti village, Bhojpur district, Bihar
- Date of death
- June 17, 2026
- Disputed compensation
- ₹50 lakh — family denies accepting it
- Alleged conspiracy
- Police officer, SDM and local leader; five shots from five different weapons (per family's advocate)
- Arrest made
- STF constable Akshay Kumar, by Arrah Police and STF
- Government response
- Judicial probe announced; CM Samrat Choudhary assured justice; SDPO Rajesh Kumar Sharma recalled
- Family demand
- Immediate justice, death penalty for perpetrators, escalation to President and Prime Minister
- Court action
- Application seeking non-bailable warrants filed