Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, on Tuesday (November 10, 2026), recommended to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the death case of Tribal leader and social activist Nisha Kumari Bhagat.
Nisha Bhagat on November 6, 2026, allegedly died by suicide in Jharkhand’s Ranchi shortly after going live on social media. The incident took place under the Pithoria Police station area.
In her live broadcast she questioned the role of Hemant Soren’s government and certain individuals associated with land mafia, and the police.
Targeting the State government, she had said that if bringing the government’s shortcomings to public domain and exposing them is wrong, then she is now paying the price for it. During the live, she had also allegedly called up Pithoria PS SHO.
Leader of the Opposition in Jharkhand Legislative Assembly Babulal Marandi on Saturday (November 7, 2026) demanded that the CBI look into the case.
“The CBI will now investigate the Nisha Bhagat case. Orders have been issued,” Mr. Soren said in a post on X on Tuesday (November 10, 2026).
The BJP has demanded a CBI investigation into the death. On Tuesday (November 10, 2026), the BJP’s Scheduled Tribe Morcha organised a torchlight procession in Ranchi.
During the event, party leaders and workers demanded that Mr. Soren should give an explanation over Bhagat’s death and also conduct an impartial investigation.
The government’s decision came just hours after Ranchi Rural Superintendent of Police (SP) Gaurav Goswami assured the press that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was investigating the matter. The SHO of Pithoria Police Station has also been removed from active duty and sent to the police lines.
Reacting to the CM’s order, Jharkhand BJP State president Aditya Sahu said that the decision has been taken under the pressure of BJP.
Bhagat was originally from Gumla district and belonged to the Oraon tribal community. She had also unsuccessfully contested Assembly election from Gumla seat in 2024 on the ticket of Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM).
After the election, she left the JLKM and did not join any political party. She was also appointed as the Central Women President of the Central Sarna Committee and dedicated her life for the preservation of Santhali culture and tradition.
(Those in distress or having suicidal thoughts could seek help by calling the numbers listed here)
Published – November 11, 2026 03:38 am IST
