Ranchi, July 7 -- Hazaribagh MP Manish Jaiswal and Barkagaon MLA Roshan Lal Chaudhary were detained by police at the Sikri police station today while they were en route to Beltu village in the Keradari block.
Citing prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC, local authorities barred them from proceeding to the disputed site, where tensions have been simmering between two communities over a flag installation.
The two public representatives were reportedly placed under temporary detention and kept under watch at the police station. The incident has sparked political debate in the region, as both leaders represent the area-Beltu falls within Hazaribagh Lok Sabha and Barkagaon Assembly constituencies.
Speaking to reporters, MP Jaiswa...