Patna: Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Friday alleged that Bharat Tiwari was killed in a “fake encounter” at Shahpur in Bhojpur and demanded an apology from Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. He asserted that the government could not talk of a fair probe while FIRs were being lodged against Tiwari’s parents and villagers.
Allegations of Caste-Based Encounters
Speaking at the RJD state office at Karpoori Auditorium, Tejashwi claimed several such encounters had taken place earlier “on caste lines” and that justice in similar cases remained elusive. He accused the government of using the controversy to divert attention from the Rishu Shri tender mafia case, which he claimed involved corruption worth Rs 20,000–25,000 crore and “influential people”.
Government Accused of Patronizing Criminals
Targeting the government on law and order, he alleged that criminals and the liquor mafia were operating with official patronage. Extending his wishes to NEET candidates, Tejashwi said the Army was being deployed for the exam but those behind paper leaks were being protected. He also flagged inadequate transport facilities for candidates.
He criticised demolition drives against the poor amid extreme heat, rising fuel and LPG prices, and demanded a CBI probe into the coaching-related issue. RJD leaders Mangni Lal Mandal, Bhola Yadav and others were present.
