Patna, June 22 -- The Bihar administration on Monday moved to address public and legal scrutiny surrounding the death of 28-year-old Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, who was killed in a recent police encounter in the Bhojpur district. In a bid to ensure accountability, the state government has ordered a high-level, independent inquiry into the incident.

Addressing the media, Sudhanshu Kumar, Additional Director General (ADG) of Law and Order, confirmed that the state has taken swift action to address the concerns raised by the case. To maintain the integrity of the investigation, the government has moved beyond standard departmental reviews.

"A case is registered in the matter," ADG Kumar stated during a press briefing. "The Deputy Inspector Gene...