Ranchi, Oct. 28 -- The police action on tribal villagers protesting for "No Entry" restrictions in Chaibasa has triggered a political storm in Jharkhand, with BJP state president and Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi accusing the Hemant Soren government of protecting an "illegal mining syndicate" at the cost of public safety.
Marandi condemned the alleged late-night crackdown near Tambo Chowk, calling it "a brutal assault on peaceful demonstrators." He said the incident exposed the "cruel and inhuman face" of the government and reflected a complete breakdown of law and order.
According to reports, hundreds of villagers, including women, had gathered on NH-220 demanding the enforcement of a "No Entry" rule for heavy trucks carrying sand...