In a shocking turn during Jharkhand’s municipal elections, Ward 18 of Giridih Nagar Nigam witnessed brutal clashes on Monday, culminating in firing that injured two individuals. The violence, marked by widespread vandalism, has cast a dark shadow over what was supposed to be a peaceful polling day.
Reports indicate that disputes ignited right at the polling stations, with intermittent fights persisting despite repeated police deployments. The flashpoint came late afternoon in Azad Nagar, where opposing groups faced off aggressively.
Pandemonium ensued as shops were ransacked and gunfire echoed through the streets. Mohammed Shameem Ansari (Sheru) sustained a severe head wound, while Mohammed Aslam was shot in the leg. Medical teams at Sadar Hospital provided emergency care before airlifting the duo to Dhanbad’s SNMMCH.
Senior officials, including SDM Shrikant Yashwant Vispute and SDPO Jitwan Urang, led the containment operation alongside Pachamba police. Their prompt action prevented further casualties, but not before the damage was done.
This episode underscores the volatile atmosphere surrounding local body elections in Jharkhand. Accusations of booth capturing and muscle flexing are flying thick, prompting calls for stricter enforcement. As votes are tallied, Giridih residents await justice and reassurance that democracy remains bulletproof.