RJD MP Sudhakar Singh Faces ₹5 Crore Defamation Notice Over Bharat Tiwari Encounter Questions

Bihar politics has been stirred by a legal dispute involving Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Sudhakar Singh and senior police officer Kundan Krishnan over questions surrounding the death of Bharat Tiwari in a police encounter.

According to a report published by Live Hindustan on October 15, 2026, Singh received a legal notice seeking ₹5 crore in damages for alleged defamation. The notice reportedly challenges statements made by the Buxar MP about the role of senior police officials in the case.

Sudhakar Singh Says He Will Respond Legally

Singh said he would respond to the notice through legal channels and would not apologise. He argued that questions raised in the public interest should not be silenced through threats of defamation proceedings.

The RJD MP has called for scrutiny of the decisions taken by senior police officials and the police command during the operation. He has maintained that any inquiry should examine responsibility at higher levels rather than being limited to lower-ranking personnel.

These are Singh’s allegations and positions; the claims against the police leadership have not been established here as proven facts.

Bharat Tiwari Encounter Case Under Scrutiny

Bharat Tiwari died during a police encounter in Bhojpur district on June 17, according to the newspaper report. His family subsequently alleged wrongdoing by police personnel, and a case was registered following their complaint.

The report states that the Bihar government ordered a judicial inquiry under a retired Patna High Court judge. Police actions in the case have faced scrutiny, making the dispute politically sensitive.

Political and Legal Implications

The controversy brings together questions of police accountability, the rights of elected representatives to raise public concerns, and the legal protections available to public officials against allegedly defamatory statements.

The next developments will depend on the legal response to the notice and the findings of the inquiry into Tiwari’s death. The allegations and counterclaims should be assessed against documentary evidence and the findings of the relevant authorities.

Source: Live Hindustan, October 15, 2026. This article is an original rewrite of the reported developments.