Bihar Topper Scam: Accused Diwakar Prasad found dead under mysterious circumstances, relative cries murder

Diwakar Prasad, an accused in the Rs 8 crore Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) tender scam, was found dead under mysterious circumstances on Thursday. 

Bihar topper scam: Accused Diwakar Prasad found dead yesterday

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The deceased’s relative alleged that he was murdered by police.

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Prasad, in his early 50s, was found dead on the road in front of his house located at Panchwati Nagar under the jurisdiction of Kotwali police station on Thursday. His son Vicky alleged that his father was pushed by cops from the rooftop, resulting to death.

The police officials, however, denied the charge, saying that Diwakar jumped off the building after seeing the cops who had gone to arrest him.