A man identified as Dhaneshwar Yadav, accused of Bokaro Thermal case no 50/09 has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the violence near Kathara area. A case was lodged against 150 unidentified and 35 named persons, but for some reason no action could be taken for about 10 years. Now, one Dhaneshwar Yadav, a resident of Bhaltongaria Basti has been arrested.
Police sources said entire area had turned into a battlefield in year 2009 as police reached the spot and also used force, following protest against the road accident, in which one woman had died, police said on Sunday.
The entire Kathara area had virtually turned into a battlefield following protest against the road accident that led to violence and arson in which 9 dumpers & other private vehicles were damaged. Situation had remained tense in the area that time as protesters, including Dhaneshwar Mahto and local residents, converged outside the dead body holding traditional weapons to continue their demonstration against police.