Jharkhand CM Recommends CBI Probe Into Nisha Bhagat's Death
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the death of tribal leader and social activist Nisha Kumari Bhagat. Bhagat died by suicide in Ranchi on November 6, 2026, shortly after a live social media broadcast where she criticized the state government and local police. The BJP had previously demanded a CBI investigation, holding protests in Ranchi to pressure the administration. In response to the incident, the SHO of the Pithoria Police Station has been removed from active duty. The state government's decision to involve the CBI follows an initial investigation by a Special Investigation Team.
Why it matters
The involvement of the CBI in this high-profile case is expected to address public concerns regarding the transparency of the investigation into the activist's death.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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