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Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren orders CBI probe into tribal leader Nisha Bhagat's death
✍️ India Today
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 02:01 AM
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Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has transferred the investigation of tribal activist Nisha Bhagat's death to the Central Bureau of Investigation.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced on Monday that the Central Bureau of Investigation will take over the probe into the death of tribal leader Nisha Bhagat. The decision was presented as a step to ensure an impartial and thorough investigation.
Bhagat, a prominent tribal activist from the state, was found dead under circumstances that sparked local concern and calls for a transparent inquiry. Initial investigations were handled by the state police, but mounting pressure from tribal groups and opposition leaders prompted the state government to seek a federal agency's involvement.
The CBI has been instructed to assume control of the case immediately, with officials expected to coordinate with local authorities to gather evidence and interview witnesses. No further details on timelines or findings have been released.
The move underscores the state administration's response to public demand for accountability in high‑profile cases involving tribal communities, and it is likely to be closely monitored by civil society and political observers.
Bhagat, a prominent tribal activist from the state, was found dead under circumstances that sparked local concern and calls for a transparent inquiry. Initial investigations were handled by the state police, but mounting pressure from tribal groups and opposition leaders prompted the state government to seek a federal agency's involvement.
The CBI has been instructed to assume control of the case immediately, with officials expected to coordinate with local authorities to gather evidence and interview witnesses. No further details on timelines or findings have been released.
The move underscores the state administration's response to public demand for accountability in high‑profile cases involving tribal communities, and it is likely to be closely monitored by civil society and political observers.