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Crime
SIT Launches Probe as BJP Leader Accused in Bhagalpur Murder Case
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhagalpur
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 04:01 PM
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In Bhagalpur, the family of the deceased in the Pappu murder case has filed a complaint accusing BJP leader Shashi Modi of orchestrating the killing. The Special Investigation Team has now begun its inquiry.
The murder of Kumar Bhushan Tanti, popularly known as Pappu, has taken a new turn in Bhagalpur. Family members of the deceased have lodged a formal complaint alleging that BJP leader Shashi Modi was involved in arranging the killing.
The complaint, filed with the local police, names Shashi Modi as the alleged mastermind behind the murder. It claims that the political figure directed or facilitated the act that led to Pappu’s death.
Following the filing, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) was tasked with conducting a thorough inquiry into the allegations. The SIT has commenced its investigation, focusing on evidence collection and witness interrogation.
The case has drawn attention to the intersection of politics and criminal allegations in the region, raising questions about accountability and the role of political influence in law enforcement.
The complaint, filed with the local police, names Shashi Modi as the alleged mastermind behind the murder. It claims that the political figure directed or facilitated the act that led to Pappu’s death.
Following the filing, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) was tasked with conducting a thorough inquiry into the allegations. The SIT has commenced its investigation, focusing on evidence collection and witness interrogation.
The case has drawn attention to the intersection of politics and criminal allegations in the region, raising questions about accountability and the role of political influence in law enforcement.