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Time of India
3 days ago
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‘Burha Pahar hamlets ready to shift to plains'
Daltonganj: All the six hamlets of the Burha Pahar, collectively known as Tiseeya, located in the territory of the Palamu Tiger Reserve in Latehar district, are willing to move out and settle in the plains, officials have said. The people of these hamlets are now completely fed up with the substandard living conditions, where they struggle for even the smallest necessities, especially during the rainy season. Furthermore, these six hamlets have a very scattered population, with one hamlet being five kilometres away from another. "For 22 years, Teesiya was the second capital of the Maoists, who were finally driven out in 2022 after a prolonged fight against them by the security forces," said the police sources. The deputy director of the south division of PTR, Kumar Ashish, said, "There are around 70 houses, and the number of the inmates of these houses is around 400." The human population consists of a particularly vulnerable tribal group, namely Kisan, Nagesia, Korwa, and OBC Yadav. Gram Sabhas of the six hamlets want to shift. "It's their voluntary decision. There is no pressure or coercion from the PTR," said Ashish. Sources said the successful relocation of 22 families from Jaigeer hillock and 35 families from Kujrum, both under the space of the PTR, to Polpol in Palamu district, has rekindled the hope of the residents of the six hamlets of the Burha Pahar to restart a new lease of life in the plains. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo "Rains are to come. The Burha Nadi gets into a spate. It cuts off the six hamlets cut from the rest of the district," said sources in touch with the residents of the six hamlets. Among the six hamlets, two, namely Semarkhar and Bardara, are right on the top of the Budha Pahar, about 1,000 meters above sea level. The remaining four hamlets, Khuntikaram, Hesalbar 1 and 2, and Nawatoli, are in the foothills of the Burha Pahar. Nawatoli hamlet is right on the border of Chhattisgarh. "We will send a proposal for the relocation of these six hamlets to the National Tiger Conservation Authority in Delhi," added Ashish. The officer said, "They are looking for suitable land and location. Once they decide, the administration will find out ways and means for their rehabilitation based on the availability of the land."
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Five die as pickup van overturns after tyre burst in Saran
Chhapra: At least five people died and around 20 others sustained injuries when a pickup van overturned following a tyre burst on NH-19 near Mahadalichak under the Nayagaon police station area in Saran district on Monday morning. According to eyewitnesses, the vehicle was carrying passengers and sacks of maize seeds from Saidpur under Dighwara block in Saran district to Sarai in Vaishali. Saran senior superintendent of police (SSP), Kumar Ashish, said, "The incident took place at around 6am when the pickup van, carrying several passengers, lost control after one of its front tyres burst. According to locals, despite attempts to regain control, the vehicle veered off the road and overturned. Four people died on the spot. The police immediately reached the spot and took the victims to the nearest hospital. " He added, "Another victim died during treatment. The injured people are undergoing treatment at various hospitals." The five deceased were identified as Arvind Kumar (18), Rahila Devi (40), Laxmi Devi (55), Golu (18) and Badal Kumar (12). The condition of three of the injured was stated to be critical. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play Chess on Your PC, Free Play Classic Chess Install Now Undo They were admitted to hospitals in Sonepur, Hajipur and Patna. Following the incident, the driver fled, leaving behind the vehicle and victims. Locals alerted the police via Dial 112. There were unconfirmed reports of a sixth fatality. However, Saran police have so far confirmed five deaths. (With PTI inputs)
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Time of India
1 dies, 3 injured in Saran clash
Chhapra: A 52-year-old man died and three others sustained serious injuries during a clash between two communities at Karah-Dargahi Tola village under Baniapur block in Saran district on Friday evening. The deceased was identified as Ramashankar Prasad (52) of Dargahi Tola. The police have detained three persons from both communities for interrogation, and deployed forces at the village to maintain peace. Saran DM Aman Samir, along with SSP Kumar Ashish and other officials, visited the spot late Friday night, and took stock of the situation. Saran SSP Kumar Ashish said the incident of clash between the two communities was being examined from different angles. "The situation at the village is peaceful and under control. The clash broke out after one community objected to the playing of an orchestra. Four injured men were admitted to the primary health center, Baniapur. However, one of them was sent to Chhapra sadar hospital for treatment, but he succumbed to his injuries," the SSP said. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Time of India
Drive against liquor in Saran
Chhapra: Continuing the drive against liquor, police arrested 22 accused in the last 24 hours. The arrested people were involved in liquor trade, liquor consumption, theft, abduction, murder and attempt to murder. Saran SSP Kumar Ashish said on Wednesday that police seized 10.50 litres of country-made and 81.87 litres of foreign-made liquor, three motorcycles, a tractor, a truck and a cellphone A person who was abducted was also rescued by the police. Meanwhile, in drive against traffic rules violation, police collected a fine of over Rs 7 lakh from different vehicles.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
Jewellery worth Rs3L looted from Saran shop
Chhapra: Six armed and masked criminals looted jewellery worth Rs 3 lakh and Rs 1 lakh in cash from a shop in Meetha Bazar at Hansrajpur under the Ekma police station area in Saran district on Monday. The criminals, riding on three motorcycles, stormed into the premises and opened fire, injuring the owner, Pankaj Verma. Pankaj sustained a bullet injury to his thigh and was admitted to a local hospital where his condition is stated to be out of danger. An FIR has been lodged at Ekma police station in connection with the robbery. Saran range DIG Nilesh Kumar, SSP Kumar Ashish and SP (rural) Shikhar Choudhary visited the site and asked police officers to carry out raids to arrest those responsible. Police said two rounds were fired during the incident. A team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) is also expected to assist in the investigation. Saran SSP Kumar Ashish said, "Although the miscreants have not been arrested so far, they have been identified and will be arrested soon." The incident has intensified concerns over rising crime in the district. Just days earlier, a shocking case of gang rape and strangulation of a minor girl studying in Class IV came to light in Jalalpur block. A few months prior, a similar armed robbery had taken place at a jewellery shop in Sahajitpur market under Baniapur block. In that case, police later succeeded in arresting the suspects. The recent spate of violent crimes has sparked public anxiety, raising urgent questions about the state of law and order in the region.
