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Bihar: Jagdishpur SDPO Rajesh Sharma Replaced Amid Encounter Criticism
🗓 24 Jun 2026, 08:31 AM
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Following widespread criticism over the Bharat Bhushan Tiwari encounter, the Bihar government has replaced Jagdishpur SDPO Rajesh Sharma with Pankaj Mishra.
The Bihar government has taken swift action by transferring Jagdishpur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Rajesh Sharma. This decision comes in the wake of significant criticism directed at the administration and police following the Bharat Bhushan Tiwari encounter.
The move aims to address the backlash, which has seen opposition parties and even members within the ruling coalition vocally opposing the handling of the incident. The government's decision to replace Sharma was made rapidly amidst the mounting pressure.
Pankaj Mishra has been appointed as the new officer in charge of the Jagdishpur subdivision, taking over the responsibilities previously held by Sharma. The administration hopes this change will help restore public confidence.
The move aims to address the backlash, which has seen opposition parties and even members within the ruling coalition vocally opposing the handling of the incident. The government's decision to replace Sharma was made rapidly amidst the mounting pressure.
Pankaj Mishra has been appointed as the new officer in charge of the Jagdishpur subdivision, taking over the responsibilities previously held by Sharma. The administration hopes this change will help restore public confidence.