CRPF jawan booked for allegedly entering house in West Singhbhum

Jamshedpur, June 17: In a startling incident, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan has been booked for allegedly trespassing into a house with ill-intention under the Chaibasa Muffasil thana area in the naxal-riddled district of West Singhbhum. The incident took place on Thursday midnight, sending shockwaves through the local community.

According to preliminary reports, the accused CRPF jawan allegedly entered the house without permission, raising suspicions about his intentions. The homeowners, who were present at the time, immediately raised an alarm, leading to the intervention of local authorities.

According to police, a teenage girl was sleeping in a room at her uncle’s house in Jojohatu village on Thursday midnight as other members of the family were asleep in other rooms. But the girl woke up on hearing some sounds coming from the room itself. After seeing a stranger in the room, the girl screamed, leading other members to rush to the spot.

On Friday morning the concerned family members mobilised support and went over to the CRPF camp to protest.  On making an allegation of a jawan intruding into a house with ill-intention, CRPF’s senior officials made a spot verification and tried to resolve the matter by convincing the agitated villagers.

As nothing fruitful came out from their protest at the CRPF camp, the villagers went over to the Chaibasa Muffasil thana where they demonstrated demanding the police to identify the culprit and to take necessary action against him.

The Chaibasa Muffasil police called in the CWC functionaries and made them take statements from the minor. On the basis of the girl’s statement given to the CWC that the police registered a case against the CRPF jawan.

“We take such incidents seriously, especially given the sensitive nature of the region. The accused will be thoroughly interrogated to ascertain his motive and appropriate legal action will be taken based on the findings,” said an official.

The local community, already grappling with the constant threat of Naxalite activities, expressed deep concern over the incident. Residents highlighted the need for a thorough investigation to ensure such incidents do not undermine the trust between security forces and the public they are sworn to protect.

The CRPF has assured cooperation with the ongoing investigation and stated that appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against the accused jawan if found guilty. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining high standards of conduct within the security forces to uphold public trust and confidence.

Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities promptly. They have assured the community that steps will be taken to address concerns and maintain law and order in the region.