Bharat Tiwari Encounter Case: Ara Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrants Against 11 Accused

August 10, 2026

Patna: In a major development in the Bharat Tiwari encounter case, the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court in Ara on Monday ordered the issuance of non-bailable warrants against 11 individuals named in Shahpur Police Station Case No. 178/2026, including those whose names surfaced during the investigation.

The court directed the police to arrest the accused and produce them before the court by August 12.

The Ara Superintendent of Police has also been directed to appear before the court on the same day and submit a report detailing the action taken so far and the status of the arrests.

Court Orders Arrest of 11 Accused

According to Senior Supreme Court Advocate Sanjeev Kumar Singh, who is representing Bharat Tiwari, the warrants have been issued against several officials and police personnel, including then-SDM Sanjit Kumar, then-SDPO Rajesh Kumar Sharma, then-SHO Rajesh Malakar, police personnel Ankit Aryan and Harishchandra Kumar, STF personnel Akshay Kumar and Vikas Kumar, and ASI Ramashankar Yadav, among others.

STF personnel Akshay Kumar has already been arrested, according to the lawyer.

The court has sought detailed information from the police on when the investigation began, the steps taken so far and the efforts made to arrest the accused.

It has also sought details of notices issued to the accused, reasons for any delay in their arrest and the current status of the investigation.

Ara SP Asked to Submit Arrest Status Report

The Ara SP will appear before the court on August 12 and explain how many accused have been arrested and what action has been taken against those who remain at large.

The court’s directive has increased scrutiny of the investigation and placed the police under pressure to account for the progress made in the case.

Defence Seeks Digital Evidence

The defence has also sought the production of crucial evidence collected during the investigation, including electronic records, mobile phone data, CCTV footage and witness statements.

Advocate Sanjeev Kumar Singh also highlighted that Bharat Tiwari’s mobile phone had been seized by the police and claimed that digital devices and mobile records could contain important evidence related to the case.

The court’s latest order is expected to be significant for the further course of the Bharat Tiwari encounter case, particularly regarding the arrests and investigation into the allegations.