Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has announced to provide major relief to the family of Bharat Tiwari, who was killed in the Bhojpur encounter. The government will provide financial assistance to the family and one member will also get a government job. This help will be given on the basis of the interim report of the Judicial Commission.
What is the whole matter?
On June 17, Bharat Tiwari was killed in a police encounter in Bhojpur district of Bihar. When questions were raised regarding the circumstances of the encounter, the government ordered a judicial inquiry. The responsibility of this investigation has been handed over to retired Justice Vinod Kumar Sinha of Patna High Court.
Bharat Tiwari's family had raised questions on the police's claim. His allegation was that it was a fake encounter. The police remained firm on its official stand. The demand for an impartial investigation intensified after different claims came to light from both sides.
What has happened in the investigation so far?
The judicial team is investigating every aspect of the incident. Till now the statements of Bharat Tiwari's family members and witnesses of the incident have been recorded. The team has also examined the documents and other evidence found at the spot. The purpose of the investigation is to find out what actually happened on June 17 and the circumstances under which Bharat Tiwari died.
CM announced compensation
Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary said that the state government will help the family after the interim report of the commission comes. Under this, financial assistance will be given. Besides, one member of the family will also be provided a government job. At present, the amount of compensation has not been disclosed.
The government has said that assistance will be decided on the basis of what comes to light in the interim report. After the CM's announcement, the family is expected to get immediate financial relief. The government says that the family will be provided support until the investigation is completed.
What will happen next?
Let us tell you that the judicial investigation into this matter is still going on. Retired Justice Sinha's team is preparing the final report. Further action will be taken based on the facts and recommendations in that report.
The government has made it clear that after the interim assistance, further steps can be taken if necessary after the final report comes. There was controversy from the beginning regarding Bhojpur encounter. Now this decision of the government will provide some relief to the family, but the real picture will become clear only after the investigation is completed.