BJP Calls 12-Hour Bandh in Jharkhand Over Police Violence Against Tribal Protesters

BJP has called a 12-hour bandh in West Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan, demanding a judicial inquiry into alleged lathicharge on tribal protestors. Locals were demonstrating against heavy ore-carrying vehicles causing accidents. Rights bodies condemned the ‘barbaric’ police action, highlighting numerous road deaths and risks to students. They demand action against officials and a ban on daytime heavy vehicle movement.