Kamaljit Singh Succumbs at MGM Hospital; Accused Milan Still at Large
Key Points:
- Kamaljit Singh, attacked with chopper on Feb 24, dies during treatment at MGM Hospital
- Family storms Golmuri police station with body, demands arrest of accused Milan
- Police say raids are on; arrest of accused expected soon
JAMSHEDPUR — A youth who had been battling for his life after a chopper attack in the Golmuri police station area has died during treatment, triggering outrage among his family members.
Kamaljit Singh, a resident of the Golmuri thana area, breathed his last late last night. He had been in critical condition since February 24, when a youth identified as Milan attacked him with a chopper. The assault had left him with grievous injuries.
Following the attack, Kamaljit was first rushed to RIMS Hospital for treatment. He was subsequently referred to MGM Hospital, where he eventually succumbed to his injuries.
As soon as news of his death spread, family members grew furious. They arrived at Golmuri police station carrying the body and staged a forceful demonstration. The family demanded the immediate arrest of the accused, Milan, and called for stringent punishment.
Meanwhile, police stated that raids were being conducted continuously to track down the accused. Officials said Milan would be apprehended shortly. The Jamshedpur police have been under pressure in recent weeks after a series of violent crimes in the city. A chopper attack had similarly injured another youth in Ulidih earlier, pointing to a pattern of sharp-weapon assaults in the region. The death of fruit trader Kanhaiya Yadav after a shooting had also triggered protests at a police station in the city recently.
