Public Fury Erupts in Giridih, Jharkhand Over Gruesome Murder, Police Station Surrounded
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Giridih, Dec 22 (NationPress) A surge of public outrage unfolded in the vicinity of the Mufassil police station in Jharkhand's Giridih district on Sunday following the vicious murder of Damodar Gop, a resident of Kabirbad village.
Numerous villagers encircled the Mufassil police station, insisting on the death penalty for the perpetrators. They also obstructed the main road adjacent to the police station for nearly two hours, resulting in significant traffic congestion.
This tragic event transpired on Saturday evening when a group of youths assaulted Gop with knives near his residence. He ultimately succumbed to his wounds while receiving treatment at a private facility in Dhanbad.
Sources indicate that the altercation began earlier that day as blasting operations were taking place in the nearby mines. Gop, accompanied by workers from the mining company, requested a group of youths on motorcycles to vacate the area for safety precautions, which escalated into a heated dispute.
Approximately 30 minutes later, a gang of 8-10 youths returned and launched a knife attack on Gop. Following the assault, locals managed to capture two of the attackers and handed them over to law enforcement.
In a prompt response, police conducted overnight raids, resulting in the apprehension of five additional suspects, including the primary offender.
The prime suspect, who allegedly inflicted the fatal stab wound to Gop's abdomen, was taken into custody, and the weapon used in the attack was seized.
Authorities disclosed that the main suspect has a criminal record and had recently been released on bail for another offense. SDPO Jeetwahan Oraon assured that efforts are ongoing to track down other individuals implicated in the assault.
On Sunday morning, news of Gop's demise incited widespread fury. The community demanded a swift trial and capital punishment for those responsible. Senior police officials intervened to calm the enraged crowd and successfully removed the blockade.
Dumri MLA Jairam Mahato visited the site and urged police representatives to ensure stringent legal actions against the accused. He reassured the public that justice would be delivered without delay.
