Assam CM Condemns Police Recruitment Deaths in Jharkhand

By A Staff Reporter

Ranchi, Jharkhand: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly condemned the recent deaths of several candidates during the physical tests for a police recruitment drive in Jharkhand. Speaking in Ranchi, Sarma criticized the state government, holding it responsible for the tragic incident.

"Many candidates have lost their lives during the physical tests of the police recruitment drive. In our country, never before have so many people died during recruitment," Sarma stated. He emphasized that the BJP is condemning this incident and called for accountability.

The Assam Chief Minister announced that the BJP would file an application with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) demanding an inquiry into the incident. "The state government is responsible for these deaths, and we will seek justice for the victims' families," he added.

Sarma also called for substantial compensation to be provided to the families of those who lost their lives, suggesting a minimum of Rs 50 lakh for each bereaved family. His remarks have intensified the scrutiny on the Jharkhand government’s handling of the recruitment process, prompting calls for a thorough investigation.