Demonstrators Demand Justice and Action Against Officials
Key Points:
- Mass protest against police brutality on Dalits in Palamu.
- Demonstrators demand justice and withdrawal of false cases.
- Memorandum submitted to District Commissioner Shashi Ranjan.
MEDININAGAR – Angered by incidents of police atrocities in Pandu and Patan, members of CPI (ML) and the Daily Wage Workers’ Union staged a protest on Monday. The march started from Ambedkar Park and proceeded through prominent city roads before culminating in a sit-in at the district headquarters.
Protestors included Dalit families from Kajru Kala (Pandu) and Saguna (Patan), accompanied by activists and union leaders. Speaking at the rally, AITUC leader Rajiv Kumar condemned police actions, alleging brutality against Dalits and false cases lodged to intimidate them.
Allegations of Police Brutality
According to CPI (ML) leaders, police in Saguna beat Dalit women during a financial dispute involving a local shop owner on November 28. Subsequently, two young men were jailed on fabricated charges. Meanwhile, in Kajru Kala, police demolished a home during a land dispute under the supervision of the Circle Officer (CO), days before the owner’s daughter’s wedding on December 9.
Demands for Accountability
Speakers demanded strict action against the Patan and Pandu police officers, along with the CO involved in the incidents. “These acts expose the anti-poor and anti-Dalit face of the administration,” said District Executive Secretary Ravindra Bhuiyan. Protestors called for justice for the victims, withdrawal of false cases, and compensation for damages.
Submission of Memorandum
Following the demonstration, a memorandum was handed to District Commissioner Shashi Ranjan, urging immediate action against the accused officials and ensuring justice for the victims. Protestors warned of intensified protests if demands remain unmet.
Prominent attendees included Khushboo Kumari and Divya Bhagat, along with several CPI (ML) and union leaders like Gautam Kumar, Ramraj Paswan, and Triloki Nath.
