Police resort to delicate lathi-charge, fireplace tear fuel to disperse villagers in Jkhand Bhognadih

The villagers, led by the Sido-Kanhu Murmu Hul Foundation and Aato Manjhi Vashi Bhognadih , had been protesting the district administration’s alleged dismantling of a separate stage they’d set as much as commemorate Hul Diwas of their capability.

Bhognadih, a traditionally vital village, is the birthplace of tribal icons Sido and Kanhu Murmu, who led the Santhal riot in opposition to British rule in 1855–56.

“Police had to resort to mild lathicharge and use tear gas shells as some villagers attacked the force using bows and arrows,” an official mentioned.

“The situation is well under control, and the government function is proceeding smoothly,” mentioned Sahibganj SP Amit Kumar Singh.

He added that the incident occurred within the morning when a bunch tried to have a good time the event individually.

Earlier, descendants of Sido-Kanhu alleged that they had been denied permission by the administration to look at Hul Diwas on June 30 in Bhognadih, Sahebganj district.

A descendant, Mandal Murmu, alleged that the administration had refused permission for the programme, which was organised by the Sido-Kanhu Hul Foundation and Aato Manjhi Vashi Bhognadih .

A member of SKHF alleged that the stage they’d erected to look at the event was broken by the administration.

Meanwhile, Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and Chief Minister Hemant Soren paid tributes to the tribal warriors of Santhal riot on ‘Hul Diwas’ and prolonged greetings to the folks.

Hul Diwas is noticed to commemorate the anniversary of Santhal riot in opposition to British rule in 1855-56.

Two brothers — Sido and Kanhu Murmu — led the rebellion, also called the Santhal Hul, which happened in present-day Jharkhand.

“Salute to the struggle and martyrdom of the great heroes of the Hul rebellion, immortal martyrs Sido-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav, Phoolo-Jhano and other brave martyrs. Before the freedom struggle, our heroes of the Hul rebellion had lit the torch of tribal identity against the exploitation and atrocities of the British rule and moneylenders and for the protection of water, forest and land,” Soren mentioned in a submit on social media.

The teachings of the courageous forefathers will all the time encourage folks to hunt justice and self-respect, he added.

“Long live the immortal brave martyrs Sido and Kanhu! May the brave martyrs of Jharkhand remain immortal! Hail Jharkhand!” Soren added.

Gangwar additionally prolonged greetings to tribals and paid tributes to the fighters of the Santhal riot.

“Their struggle against British rule will always inspire future generations to fight against injustice and serve the motherland,” Gangwar mentioned in a submit on X.

The riot, which started in Bhognadih village, aimed to deal with the exploitation of the Santhal folks by the British and native landlords.

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