Hazaribag: A 40-year-old farmer from Chouparan block of Hazaribag died after being thrashed by on-duty policemen for violating the lockdown protocols that are in effect in the state till May 6.
Chakkan Bhuiyan, a resident of Karma Basariyan village, was returning home from Chouparan on his motorcycle with his wife when he was allegedly intercepted by policemen around 8pm on Thursday.
“The policemen asked my husband why he was out on the streets and violating lockdown rules. But before he could answer, the cops started beating him. Owing to the thrashing, he died on the spot,” the deceased’s wife said. Bhuiyan’s widow said they were returning from a Chouparan community health centre (CHC) after visiting a doctor as she was having a few health issues. The Chouparan CHC is five kilometres from Karma Basariyan village. The incident occurred near the village, the deceased’s wife said.
Jharkhand man dies after being beaten by police for violating lockdown norms
The incident took place on Thursday night when the deceased along with his wife and brother was going to attend a marriage ceremony but stopped on the way to refill petrol in their bike
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The Barhi DSP, taking strong note of the incident, has ordered an investigation into the matter (Illustration | Amit Bandre)
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RANCHI: A 50-year-old man allegedly died after being beaten by police for violating lockdown norms under the Chauparan Police Station in Hazaribagh.
The incident took place on Thursday night when the deceased Chakkan Bhuiyan along with his wife and brother was going to attend a marriage ceremony in Koyali Kalan village, but stopped on the way to refill petrol in their bike.