Case filed against BJP leader Abhay Singh including 20 others in Jamshedpur Durga Puja brawl

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Jamshedpur, Oct 14: A case has been registered against BJP leader Abhay Singh and 20 others following a violent incident at the Kasidih Durga Puja pandal in the Sakchi police jurisdiction. The charges include attempted murder, threats with firearms, and snatching Rs 5,200 from the victim. A written complaint was submitted Sunday night, leading to the formal filing of the case on Monday.

According to the complaint filed by Ravindra Yadav, a resident of Garden No. 3, Kashidih Road No. 1, he and his brother Dharmendra Yadav were passing through Kashidih Road No. 1 around 7:30 PM when they were suddenly confronted by Abhay Singh, his brothers Dilip and Nirbhay Singh, nephew Saugandh Singh, and several others. The assailants allegedly used abusive language, threatened Dharmendra with guns, and forcibly took him to their office in Kashidih, where they physically assaulted him.

Witnessing the incident, Jaiprakash Yadav attempted to intervene but was also threatened with firearms. He narrowly escaped and informed his family of the attack. The complaint highlights a history of threats and intimidation from the Singh brothers towards the victim’s family, stating they had previously demanded ransom and attempted to harm them.

During the assault, Dharmendra’s gold chain was forcibly removed, and Rs 5,200 was stolen. This incident is not isolated; residents have previously reported similar violent acts involving the Singh brothers at the Sakchi police station. The police have registered the case as number 212/24 has been filed under sections 191(2), 191(3), 190, 140(2), 127(2), 115 (23), 117 (22), 109 (1), 303 (2), 352, 351 (3) of the BNS 2023 Act, and are actively investigating the matter.

Abhay Singh alleges political conspiracy by Minister Banna Gupta in Durga Puja brawl

Jamshedpur, Oct 14: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Abhay Singh held a press conference on Monday to address the recent brawl at the Kashidih Durga Puja. He accused state minister Banna Gupta of orchestrating a political conspiracy aimed at undermining his family’s popularity as the elections approach.

Singh alleged that Gupta was responsible for an attack on golgappa seller and Pintu Das, claiming that the minister is fearful of losing influence and has fabricated false charges against his relatives, including his brothers and nephews. He raised critical questions regarding the medical treatment of the injured, asking why Dharmendra was admitted to a private hospital instead of a government facility and why neither the golgappa seller nor Pintu Das were taken to Tata Main Hospital for treatment. Singh characterized the entire incident as a ‘drama’ orchestrated by Gupta and demanded that the district administration form a medical board to investigate the injuries sustained by Dharmendra.

Further, Singh accused the administration of succumbing to Gupta’s pressure, referencing a previous incident related to the Ram Navami flag. He expressed concern that the administration’s actions were intended to frame him in a false case, jeopardizing his public image. He called for an examination of video footage from the incident, stating he would willingly accept jail time if evidence showed him or his supporters wielding weapons.

Concluding his statements, Singh affirmed that any unlawful behaviour during Durga Puja would be met with strong opposition. The press conference was attended by various BJP leaders, including party district president Sudhanshu Ojha, state general secretary Haldar Narayan Shah, and Minority Front district president Sardar Manjit Singh, among others.