# Bihar police encounter investigation: Warrants issued > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bihar-police-encounter-investigation > Updated: 2026-08-10T09:32:07.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 5. Student activist Bharat Bhushan Tiwari was killed in a disputed police encounter in Bhojpur district in June 2023. His family, alleging a staged shooting of an unarmed man who had already surrendered, began an indefinite hunger strike demanding the arrest of the involved officers and the withdrawal of false cases. On 3 July 2026, Union Minister Chirag Paswan met the Tiwari relatives, condemned the killing, and promised swift arrests, urging the state chief minister to enforce strict punishment of the police personnel involved. Two weeks later, on 24 July 2026, the Bihar government removed Jagdishpur district magistrate Sanjit Kumar, attaching him to the Patna headquarters. A judicial inquiry commission chaired by retired Justice Vinod Kumar Sinha was tasked with gathering statements. On 31 July 2026, Special Task Force (STF) officer Akshay Kumar was arrested by Ara police for his alleged role in the encounter, marking the first custodial action in the case. This followed continued pressure from Tiwari’s mother, Asha Devi, through her hunger strike. On 10 August 2026, an Ara CJM Court issued non-bailable warrants against 11 individuals, including former SDM Sanjit Kumar, former SDPO Rajesh Kumar Sharma, and former Shahpur SHO Rajesh Malakar. The court ordered that the accused be arrested and produced by 12 August. The case remains centered on the family’s allegation of a “fake” encounter, contrasting with police claims of a retaliatory exchange of fire. ## Claims - STF officer Akshay Kumar was arrested in connection with the Bharat Tiwari encounter case. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Bharat Bhushan Tiwari was killed in a police encounter on 17 June 2026 in Bilauti village, Bhojpur district, Bihar. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Asha Devi, the mother of Bharat Tiwari, has undertaken an indefinite hunger strike demanding arrests of police officials. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The family named Jagdishpur DSP Rajesh Sharma, Shahpur SHO Rajesh Kumar Mallkar and SI Ankit Aryan as responsible for the encounter. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The family claims Tiwari surrendered after discarding his weapon, while police claim he fired multiple rounds. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary met Bharat Tiwari’s family and promised justice. (corroborated by 7 sources) - An FIR was filed alleging social‑media threats against Bharat Tiwari’s family. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-10: Bihar police officials face non-bailable warrants in Bharat Tiwari encounter case An Indian court has issued non-bailable warrants for 11 individuals, including former SDM and SDPO, in the Bharat Tiwari encounter case in Bihar, ordering their arrest by August 12. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bihar-police-officials-face-non-bailable-warrants-in-bharat-tiwari-encounter-case ### 2026-07-31: Bihar police arrest STF officer in Bharat Tiwari encounter case Bihar police arrested STF soldier Akshay Kumar on July 31, the first arrest in the Bharat Tiwari encounter case, where the 28‑year‑old’s family alleges a fake police killing and demands further arrests. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bihar-police-arrest-stf-officer-in-bharat-tiwari-encounter-case ### 2026-07-29: Bihar STF officer Akshay arrested in Bharat Tiwari encounter case Bihar police arrested STF officer Akshay for his alleged role in the June 17 encounter that killed Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, after family protests and a hunger strike; legal and governmental actions continue. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bihar-stf-officer-arrested-over-bharat-tiwari-encounter ### 2026-07-24: Bihar removes SDM amid Bharat Tiwari encounter probe Bihar shifts SDM Sanjit Kumar amid a judicial probe of the Bharat Tiwari encounter, while MP Pappu Yadav urges action and threatens to raise the case in Parliament and Supreme Court. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bihar-removes-sdm-amid-bharat-tiwari-encounter-probe ### 2026-07-03: Bihar activist Bharat Tiwari's family demands justice after police encounter, Union minister pledges action Bihar activist Bharat Tiwari was killed in a police encounter; his family seeks arrests and security while Union Minister Chirag Paswan promises swift action. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bihar-activist-bharat-tiwaris-family-demands-justice-after-police-encounter-union-minister-pledges-a --- Cite as: Bihar police encounter investigation: Warrants issued. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bihar-police-encounter-investigation