PATNA/ARA, June 25 -- The controversy on the alleged killing of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari escalated on Wednesday as thousands gathered at Bilauti village where a Mahapanchayat organised by Bharat Tiwari Sangharsh Samiti, with a section of protesters blocking the national highway, triggering a massive traffic jam stretching several kilometres.

The protest, turned into a major show of public anger against the police administration and the state government, with protesters demanding the arrest of officers named in the case, Rs.1 crore compensation to the family and a government job for one of Bharat's relatives.

The Mahapanchayat, also demanded to name the village Bharatpur and install a statue of Tiwari, and sought action against Bhojpur SP a...