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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Indian Express
LKM and ex-BJP leader Surya Hansda shot dead by Jharkhand Police in encounter while ‘trying to escape custody'
Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) leader Surya Hansda was shot dead by police in what they said was an encounter that broke out when he tried to escape while being taken from Deoghar to Godda following his arrest in connection with a firing incident. Hansda's wife and mother have accused the police of carrying out a 'planned encounter' and have refused to accept his body. The Godda police said Hansda was wanted in connection with a case filed last month under Lalmatia police station limits regarding a firing incident at the Paharpur area of ECL's Rajmahal Project. Police also alleged that he was involved in cases of setting trucks on fire at a crusher mill in Sahibganj. Godda SP Mukesh Kumar said that after Hansda's arrest from Nawadih in Deoghar, he allegedly disclosed during interrogation that weapons had been hidden in the Jirli–Dhamni hills of Godda. 'While being taken there, his associates, who were lying in ambush, opened fire on the police. In the chaos, Hansda allegedly snatched a weapon from the police and tried to escape. Crossfire between the two sides lasted for around half an hour. In response, we shot him dead while he was attempting to flee. His body was taken into custody and sent to Godda Sadar Hospital for post-mortem,' Kumar said. The SP said that Hansda had been involved in several other crimes, including an incident in which he allegedly broke the hand of a DSP who had gone to arrest him. 'We have followed the procedure mentioned in the NHRC guidelines. Only the report is awaited,' he said. Hansda's mother, however, said he had been unwell and had undergone treatment in Vellore, after which he returned and was staying at a relative's house at Nawaadih in Mohanpur. 'From there, policemen in plain clothes came on a motorcycle and took him away. After that, he went missing, and we suspected something was wrong,' she said. His wife, Sushila Murmu, said he had been bedridden. 'Earlier, during his arrest in a false case, we told the media that the police had already planned to kill him, but no one took it seriously. Police did not inform us about anything that was happening and did not allow us to see the body,' she said. A resident of Dakaitha village in Godda, Hansda belonged to the Santhal Adivasi community and was earlier associated with the BJP. In the last Assembly elections, when the BJP fielded Lobin Hembrom from Borio, Hansda contested on a JLKM ticket but suffered a heavy defeat. Shubham Tigga hails from Chhattisgarh and studied journalism at the Asian College of Journalism. He previously reported in Chhattisgarh on Indigenous issues and is deeply interested in covering socio-political, human rights, and environmental issues in mainland and NE India. Presently based in Pune, he reports on civil aviation, other transport sectors, urban mobility, the gig economy, commercial matters, and workers' unions. You can reach out to him on LinkedIn ... Read More
Time of India
26-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
JLKM hosts maiden general convention in Bokaro dist
Bokaro: Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM), the political party which rose from students' politics merely a few years ago to bag a seat in the Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha in the 2024 assembly election, held its maiden general convention (Mahadhiveshan) here on Saturday. Jairam Mahto, JLKM president and the party's lone MLA from Dumri, projected the outfit as a rising political alternative for the people of the state and said the party will keep fighting issues such as displacement, 1932 Khatiyan, language and cultural identity. Jairam, in his address, claimed that the JLKM is seeking justice for neglected communities and will fight on the streets and in the assembly. The convention, which was held in Dumarjor village in Chas block, saw thousands of youngsters taking part along side women, social workers and people from all walks of life. A key feature of the convention was the distribution of responsibilities and organisational roles to party members, with a focus on grassroots expansion. Mahto announced that JLKM would build its organisational structure down to the village level, entrusting fresh and dynamic individuals to take leadership forward.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
2 tribal groups call state bandh today over Siramtoli flyover ramp
Ranchi: Two major tribal groups — Adivasi Bachao Morcha and Siramtoli Kendriya Sarna Sthal Bachao Morcha — have called for a statewide bandh on Wednesday in protest against the construction of a flyover ramp at Siramtoli, which, according to tribal groups, threatens a sacred Sarna religious site. The bandh is expected to see widespread support from various indigenous and regional groups across the state. The bandh has also received moral support from the political party, Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JDKM). The party's vice-president, Devendra Nath Mahato, announced that a 'Khatiyani Mahadharna' will be held at the Raj Bhavan on Thursday to support the protest. "We support the bandh and demand chief minister Hemant Soren honour his commitment to tribal rights," Mahato said. Speaking about the bandh call, Kendriya Sarna Samiti president Bablu Munda said, "The govt is encroaching on our sacred land in the name of development. The Siramtoli Sarna Sthal is not just a place, but our identity." Other protesters alleged that the construction violates the constitutional protections of tribal land and spiritual heritage under the PESA Act and other legal safeguards. The bandh would highlight broader concerns, including the functioning of the Tribes Advisory Council, misuse of land bank policies, neglect of tribal language and culture and alleged encroachments on tribal areas, they claimed. Premshahi Munda, the convenor of Adivasi Bachao Morcha, added, "We are not only opposing the ramp at Siramtoli but also against the larger pattern of forced land acquisition and continued erosion of tribal rights across Jharkhand — from Parasnath to Pithoria." Meanwhile, authorities have announced measures to prevent any disruption of essential services. "Police forces will be deployed across sensitive areas. We will also ensure that emergency services, including hospitals, ambulances and medicine shops are not obstructed," Ranchi SDM Utkarsh Kumar said.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
JLKM starts social media campaign for abducted workers in Niger
Ranchi: A digital campaign seeking safe return of five migrant workers from Jharkhand, abducted in South African country Niger, gained significant traction on X on campaign, spearheaded by Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM), utilised the hashtag #bring_back_jharkhand_workers to urge swift action from the workers, Sanjay Mahto, Chandrika Mahto, Raju Mahto, Faljit Mahto, and Uttam Mahto hail from Giridih district and were employed by Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited in Niger. They were reportedly kidnapped on April 25 during an armed attack on their worksite. The incident has left their families and communities in distress, with no official updates on their vice-president Devendra Nath Mahto said, "We have brought this issue to the global stage. The central govt must take immediate action to ensure the safe return of our workers."He urged participants to tag the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of External Affairs, and other relevant authorities to amplify the president Jairam Mahato also joined the campaign, tweeting, "We are committed to bringing our workers back home safely. The govt must act now." His tweet further galvanised support, with many users retweeting and sharing the message to increase visibility. Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren too on April 27 appealed to the Union govt for its intervention to ensure the worker's safety.
