Synopsis
A significant response to the Ranchi bandh erupted on March 27, following the murder of BJP leader Anil Tiger. Roads were blocked and businesses shuttered, with Ranchi police detaining numerous protestors. Union Minister Sanjay Seth led a sit-in demanding justice, while BJP leaders condemned the detentions.Key Takeaways
- Ranchi bandh sparked significant response.
- Many roads were blocked and businesses closed.
- Over 20 BJP leaders detained by police.
- Union Minister Sanjay Seth demanded justice.
- More than 1,000 police personnel deployed.
Ranchi, March 27 (NationPress) The Ranchi bandh initiated on Thursday in reaction to the murder of local BJP leader and former Zila Parishad member Anil Tiger has seen significant participation, resulting in blocked roads and closed businesses throughout the city. The Ranchi police have detained numerous individuals who participated in the bandh.
Supporters of the bandh established roadblocks at more than 15 locations, while major markets and commercial establishments remained shuttered.
More than 20 BJP leaders and workers were taken into custody by the Ranchi police as they joined the protests supporting the bandh.
Union Minister of State for Defence and Ranchi MP, Sanjay Seth, conducted a sit-in protest on Ratu Road with his followers, demanding justice for the murdered BJP leader.
Anil Mahto Tiger was shot dead at Kanke Chowk around 4 p.m. on Wednesday while seated in a hotel. Local residents pursued the attackers as they tried to escape on a motorcycle. During the chase, police apprehended shooter Rohit Verma, while his accomplice Aman Kumar managed to flee.
The bandh was organized by the BJP, AJSU Party, JD(U), and Jharkhand Loktantrik Kranti Morcha to protest against this incident.
Protesters began their demonstrations at 8 a.m., obstructing key routes such as Booti Mor, Pithoria, Piska Mor, Ratu Road, and Kanke Chowk.
As a precaution, several BJP leaders were detained, including Bhairo Singh, Pratul Shahdeo, Umesh Yadav, and Kameshwar Singh.
Additionally, BJP Hatia Mandal President Ram Manoj Sahu, Praveen Jha, and Mohan Singh were arrested by Jaganathpur police during the enforcement of the bandh.
Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, Babulal Marandi, criticized the detention of several party leaders. He stated in a post on X, “When did fighting against injustice become a crime? If demanding justice for the brutal murder of Tiger Anil Mahato is a crime, then every BJP worker will commit this crime! The arrest of BJP workers will uproot the misgovernance of the Hemant government.”
Over 1,000 police personnel, including 12 DSPs and more than two dozen inspectors, have been deployed throughout the city to maintain law and order.
DIG-cum-SSP Chandan Sinha mentioned that the city is under CCTV surveillance, warning that strict action would be taken against anyone attempting to disrupt the peace.
Security measures include Mahila battalions, Vajra vehicles, colored water tankers, tear gas squads, and fire brigades stationed at critical locations.
