Govt to Give Jobs to Kharsawan Martyrs’ Families: CM Soren

Pays Homage at Memorial Site, Orders Beautification Work

Key Points:

• CM announces job benefits for identified martyrs’ families
• Soren honors tribals killed in 1948 police firing
• Orders Deputy Commissioner to enhance memorial site

RANCHI – Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced employment benefits for families of Kharsawan firing victims during his January 1 visit to the memorial.

The government initiates identification process. Plans mirror benefits given to Gua incident martyrs.

Historical Context

Police fired on tribal protesters on January 1, 1948. Incident occurred during Saraikela-Kharsawan merger dispute.

The tribals opposed merger with Odisha. Many died in indiscriminate firing.

Memorial Plans

DC Ravi Shankar Shukla receives beautification orders. Site improvements planned.

CM praised tribal rights awareness. He highlighted their connection with nature.

Historical Impact

The incident parallels Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Exact casualty numbers remain disputed.

Bodies were reportedly buried at Kharsawan Haat. The well still exists at the site.