Banna Gupta assures traders of speedy action in Jamshedpur loot case

SCCI mulling over agitation plan, gets assurance from top cops

Mail News Service

Jamshedpur, Feb 17: Singhbhum Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) convened a meeting on Thursday to discuss the situation in the aftermath of the recent loot of Rs 32 lakh in Bistupur.

Chamber president Vijay Anand Moonka said the state health minister Banna Gupta had spoken to him over phone today and assured to expedite measures needed to provide a safer environment to city traders and businessmen.

“The health minister said he had directed the DGP of Jharkhand to ensure speedy investigation into the cash loot incident. He said he had also asked the top cop to improve the general law and order situation in the city. He has expressed solidarity with the business community and assured of every possible help in providing a conducive environment for all businesses,” said Moonka.

The SCCI president said he had also spoken to Zonal IG Pankaj Kamboj and other senior police officials of the state regarding the loot incident. He said he was assured by the cops that the police were very close to detecting the crime. He said the Chamber members would soon meet senior cops in Ranchi and demand better policing in the city.

Members of Jamshedpur Jewelers Association led by president Vipin Bhai Adesara and secretary Kamal Singhania were also present at the meeting. Others present on the occasion included Manav Kedia, Nitesh Dhut, Kishore Golchcha, Anil Modi, Bharat Makani, Ashwin Adesara and Manu Bhai.