The institution of FIR against 24 named accused and 1,500 against unidentified people in Pandwa post-murder violence case in Palamu has begun to release its heat. Under the leadership of the former MlA of Daltonganj KN Tripathy, a huge contingent of Congress, JVM, BSP met Palamu DC K Srinivasan on Wednesday wherein Tripathy quite carefully explained that the Sunday violence was the desperation and anger of the common people who were emotionally hurt hard by the murder of Sadan Mehta.
He further wanted to know from the DC that in situation wherein public anger explode on street or NHs in the wake of police not doing its duty properly, such FIR lodging be re-considered. The DC in his response said that the FIR lodged was against those who were indulged in violence.
Tripathy also demanded police protection for the family members of the deceased, review of arms licences and body guards given to people. Srinivasan assured to review the matter saying legitimate demands for arms license and body guards are considered promptly.