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Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav meets family of inmate Roshan Yadav after death in Madhubani jail
✍️ Amar Ujala · Darbhanga
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 08:03 AM
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Tejashwi Yadav visited Parkauali in Madhubani district to meet the relatives of Roshan Yadav, who died while incarcerated, and called for a probe into the incident.
The death of Roshan Yadav, a resident of Parkauali in Madhubani's Rampatti block, has kept the state’s political arena abuzz. On Thursday, Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of the opposition in the Bihar Assembly, travelled to the village to meet the deceased's family and gather details about the circumstances surrounding the jail incident.
During the visit, Yadav expressed concern over the handling of the case and urged the authorities to launch a swift and transparent investigation. He also appealed to the government to ensure that any lapses in prison management are addressed promptly.
The incident, which occurred inside a Bihar jail, has already drawn criticism from several political quarters, with opposition parties demanding accountability. The meeting underscored the growing pressure on the state administration to provide answers and take corrective action.
Local officials have not yet released an official statement on the cause of death, and the investigation remains pending. The opposition’s continued focus on the matter signals that the issue will stay on the legislative agenda in the coming weeks.
During the visit, Yadav expressed concern over the handling of the case and urged the authorities to launch a swift and transparent investigation. He also appealed to the government to ensure that any lapses in prison management are addressed promptly.
The incident, which occurred inside a Bihar jail, has already drawn criticism from several political quarters, with opposition parties demanding accountability. The meeting underscored the growing pressure on the state administration to provide answers and take corrective action.
Local officials have not yet released an official statement on the cause of death, and the investigation remains pending. The opposition’s continued focus on the matter signals that the issue will stay on the legislative agenda in the coming weeks.