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Fourteen named suspects charged after effigy incident in Ranchi
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News Analysis IndiaReporter
August 22, 2026
04:52 PM
Following the effigy burning of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Ranchi police identified fourteen primary accused. The individuals are alleged to have obstructed official duties, violated administrative orders, and engaged in physical altercations with police personnel. The FIRs, lodged at Kotwali police station, also list several unknown participants. Authorities are reviewing video footage and other evidence to determine further legal steps. The accused face charges related to disrupting public order and assaulting law‑enforcement officers.
