Bhojpur SP Mr. Raj in discussion after Bharat Tiwari Encounter, know who he is and what is the whole matter

Bharat Tiwari Encounter: Bharat Tiwari encounter case in Bhojpur district of Bihar has attracted the attention of both the politics and police administration of the state. After this incident, Bhojpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Mr. Raj remains in the headlines. On one hand the victim’s family has made serious allegations, while on the other hand the police have termed all the allegations as baseless.

Who is Bhojpur’s SP Mr. Raj?

Mr Raj is a 2019 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre. After completing his engineering studies, he passed the UPSC Civil Services Examination and was selected in the Indian Police Service. Earlier, he had served as Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) in Buxar and Motihari. In September 2024, he was given the responsibility of Bhojpur district.

Why did the controversy increase? (Bharat Tiwari Encounter)

After the Bharat Tiwari encounter, his family members alleged that the police officers put pressure on them to hush up the matter and maintain distance from the media. The family has also made serious allegations like threatening.

However, Bhojpur Police has issued a press statement calling all these allegations completely baseless. Police say that the officers had only met the victim’s family and assured them of a fair investigation.

What is Bharat Tiwari encounter case?

Bharat Tiwari was killed on 17 June 2026 during police action in Biloti village of Bhojpur district. Police claim that the action was taken in self-defense, while family members say that it was a fake encounter. Due to some videos and allegations that surfaced after the incident, this matter remains in the news.

Judicial investigation continues

Considering the seriousness of the matter, a judicial inquiry has been started. Only after the investigation is completed will it be clear what were the circumstances during the incident and how much truth is there in the allegations made.

What is the situation at present?

Bharat Tiwari encounter case is no longer limited to just one police action. Political rhetoric on this has also intensified. At present, everyone’s eyes are on the judicial investigation report, which is expected to give a clear picture of the entire matter.