Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Bihar STF Constable Arrested Over Bharat Tiwari's Killing
A 28‑year‑old man named Bharat Tiwari was killed in a police encounter in Bihar.
A Special Task Force officer, Akshay Kumar, was arrested for the killing.
This is the first time a policeman has been arrested in this case, which has become a political issue.
Police said the officer used too much force.
The investigation is still ongoing and legal steps are being taken.
Bihar Special Task Force constable Akshay Kumar arrested for killing Bharat Bhushan Tiwari.
Tiwari, 28, died in a police encounter in Bhojpur district last month.
First policeman arrest in a case that became a political flashpoint in Bihar.
DIG‑monitored committee found the constable used excessive force.
Superintendent of Police Raj said legal proceedings are underway and investigation continues.
- Who
- Bihar Special Task Force constable Akshay Kumar
- What
- Arrested for the killing of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Ara, Bhojpur district, Bihar
- Why
- Investigation found excessive force and a staged encounter
- Arrested constable
- Akshay Kumar
- Victim
- Bharat Bhushan Tiwari
- Victim age
- 28
- Encounter location
- Bhojpur district, Bihar
- Investigation body
- DIG-monitored committee
- Statement by SP Raj
- Legal proceedings underway