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Crime
CBI to Probe 2019 Narsinghpur Police Encounter After State Govt's Consent
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 02:36 PM
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The Central Bureau of Investigation will investigate the 2019 police encounter in Narsinghpur, Madhya Pradesh, following a state government notification on 4 November.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been directed to investigate the police encounter that took place in Narsinghpur, Madhya Pradesh, in 2019. The encounter, which resulted in the deaths of Vijay Yadav and Sameer Khan, has long been a subject of public scrutiny and debate.
On 4 November, the Madhya Pradesh government issued a notification in the official gazette granting the CBI permission to conduct a detailed inquiry into the incident. The decision follows years of calls from civil society and legal experts for a transparent examination of the circumstances surrounding the encounter.
The CBI will review police records, witness statements, and forensic evidence to determine whether the encounter was carried out in accordance with legal procedures. The investigation is expected to shed light on the chain of command and the decision‑making process that led to the fatal shooting.
The outcome of the inquiry could have significant implications for law‑enforcement protocols in the state and may prompt reforms aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future.
On 4 November, the Madhya Pradesh government issued a notification in the official gazette granting the CBI permission to conduct a detailed inquiry into the incident. The decision follows years of calls from civil society and legal experts for a transparent examination of the circumstances surrounding the encounter.
The CBI will review police records, witness statements, and forensic evidence to determine whether the encounter was carried out in accordance with legal procedures. The investigation is expected to shed light on the chain of command and the decision‑making process that led to the fatal shooting.
The outcome of the inquiry could have significant implications for law‑enforcement protocols in the state and may prompt reforms aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future.