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Prashant Kishor Backs Demand for Judicial Probe into Bhojpur Encounter
✍️ Latestly
🗓 25 Jun 2026, 08:02 AM
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Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has met the family of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, who died in an alleged encounter on June 17 in Bhojpur, supporting their call for a judicial inquiry.
Political strategist and Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has extended his support to the family of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, a 28-year-old man who was allegedly killed in a police encounter. The incident took place in the Bhojpur district on June 17.
Tiwari's family, along with the Bharat Tiwari Sangharsh Samiti, has been demanding a judicial inquiry into the alleged encounter. Kishor's meeting with the family signifies his backing for their demand for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Tiwari's death.
The Bharat Tiwari Sangharsh Samiti has also announced plans to organize a Mahapanchayat to press their demands. The group has further warned of escalating protests if their calls for justice are not addressed.
Tiwari's family, along with the Bharat Tiwari Sangharsh Samiti, has been demanding a judicial inquiry into the alleged encounter. Kishor's meeting with the family signifies his backing for their demand for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Tiwari's death.
The Bharat Tiwari Sangharsh Samiti has also announced plans to organize a Mahapanchayat to press their demands. The group has further warned of escalating protests if their calls for justice are not addressed.