Palamu police going tough against the arsonists have slapped a criminal case against 24 named accused and 1,500 unidentified people for the Sunday arson at Pandwa. On Sunday a strong mob unleashed its fury by way of setting afire three Government vehicles. Cops were chased and hurt by stones. Civil officials were mobbed and abused. Two NHs 75 and 98 were paralysed for more than 8 hours.
Sources said the mob’s rage was against the murder of Sadan Mehta, the younger brother of a political leader Rajan Mehta. Sadan was gunned down when he was out for his brick kiln there. DSP H l Ravi has confirmed the institution of criminal case against 24 named accused and 1,500 unidentified people for the break of law and order and arson of Government property.
Ravi said Pandwa police have lodged the FIR. He also said Rajan Mehta has also lodged an FIR against the murder of his brother Sadan Mehta. Sources said two FIRs are lodged. One by Rajan Mehta and the other by the police. The DSP said the police have got some clues in this murder case and are pursuing the case in a very serious manner. He expressed hope that killer or killers would be got soon by police.
On Tuesday Pandwa remained closed NHs 75 and 98 remained unaffected. Rajan Mehta and others are reported to be taking out a torch light procession this Tuesday evening. FIR against the arsonists has created enormous panic among the hooligans and arsonists who on Sunday had made peace and public tranquility a captive for hours.