Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary Admits Police Lapse in Bharat Tiwari Encounter

Public Admission of Police Failure

Bihar Chief Minister सम्राट चौधरी has publicly acknowledged a "heavy mistake" by the police in the encounter death of Bharat Tiwari. Speaking during the 'Panchayat AajTak Bihar 2026' program around September 18-19, 2026, the CM admitted that a judicial committee formed shortly after the incident confirmed a lapse in police procedure [2].

The incident occurred on June 17, 2026, in Biloti village, Shahpur block of Bhojpur district. Bharat Tiwari, a 26-year-old social activist known for highlighting irregularities in government work and flood victim rehabilitation on Facebook, died during a police encounter. While police initially claimed Tiwari had drawn a pistol, local residents alleged that he was shot after surrendering based on police assurances [2].

Government Action and Compensation

Chief Minister सम्राट चौधरी stated that the government acted swiftly by establishing a judicial committee within 48 hours of the event. Based on the committee's findings, the state has taken the following steps:

• Legal Action: Guilty officers have been imprisoned, though the CM noted that final punishments will be decided by the courts [3].
• Family Support: The government has provided financial assistance to the bereaved family and announced a government job for one family member [2].

The Siwan AK-47 Controversy

Addressing separate concerns regarding the use of AK-47 rifles against students protesting for exam reforms in Siwan, the CM announced the formation of a review committee. Notably, this committee is led by a sitting High Court judge, a move the CM highlighted as a first for any state to ensure a transparent review of such incidents [3].

Political Resilience and 'Sushasan'

The admissions come amid political pressure and the CM's own electoral setback in the Bankipur by-election. Regarding his loss, सम्राट चौधरी maintained a democratic stance, stating that "the people are the owners of democracy" [1]. He emphasized that while police are given the freedom to operate, lapses will not be ignored to maintain the "Rule of Law" and "Sushasan" (good governance), asserting that criminals of any caste or religion will face strict action, including the use of the Goonda Act for exam-related fraud [2].