RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav wrote to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday, June 15, 2026, demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into a violent dispute between two coaching institutes in Patna — a case that has grown more serious following the reported suspicious death of a man in Nepal linked to one of the operators.

Context

The incident, which has gripped Bihar's capital, stems from an alleged altercation between two rival coaching institutes in Patna that escalated into physical assault, vandalism, and gunfire. Both sides have traded accusations. The case took a grave turn when reports emerged that Prince Yadav, brother of coaching operator Roshan Anand, died under sandehaspd sthiti mein (suspicious circumstances) in Nepal, drawing widespread public attention and anger.

In his post, Tejashwi Yadav stated: 'Is mamle mein sarkar aur rajya police ki karyashaili aur nishpakshata par gambhir prashna chinh lag rahe hain' — 'Serious question marks are being raised over the working style and impartiality of the government and state police in this matter.'

Policy Backdrop

The CBI is India's apex federal investigative agency and is frequently invoked by opposition parties when state police neutrality is perceived to be compromised, particularly in cases carrying political or inter-state dimensions. In this instance, the Nepal angle adds a cross-border element that further complicates the jurisdiction of Bihar Police.

Bihar has witnessed repeated demands for CBI intervention in high-profile law-and-order cases over the past decade, reflecting a broader pattern of centre-state friction over investigative authority. The coaching-institute sector in Patna — a hub for competitive-exam preparation — has seen sporadic disputes over student enrolment and territorial rivalry, though clashes of this severity are uncommon.

Stakeholders and Impact

The case directly affects students enrolled at the institutes in question and the broader community of coaching operators in Patna, a city that draws aspirants from across Bihar and neighbouring states. The reported death in Nepal has amplified public anxiety about the safety of those connected to the dispute.

Tejashwi Yadav, as Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, has framed the demand as a matter of public sentiment — 'janabhavna ko dekhte hue' (keeping public sentiment in view) — seeking an investigation that is, in his words, 'impartial, effective, and thorough,' followed by appropriate legal action against those found guilty.

What's Next

The Nitish Kumar government's formal response to the letter will be closely watched. A decision to either accept or reject the CBI referral will carry significant political weight ahead of future assembly sessions. The matter may also surface as a question in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, where the opposition is expected to press for accountability on both the coaching-sector violence and the circumstances of the Nepal death.

If the state government declines the CBI demand, the opposition is likely to escalate pressure through public mobilisation and legislative proceedings, keeping the spotlight on Bihar Police's handling of the case.