West Singhbhum district sprang into action following the gruesome lynching of a mother-son duo branded as witches in Kalaiya village, Hatgamharia block. On Thursday, DC Chandan Kumar and SP Amit Renu made a personal visit to console the victims’ kin and inspect ground realities.
Sitting with the shattered family, the duo gathered intricate details of the tragedy that unfolded in the Kumaradungi police jurisdiction. Concern for the wounded survivor led them to inquire about hospital treatment, prompting immediate instructions for enhanced medical facilities.
The DC reassured the relatives that no stone would be left unturned in providing comprehensive assistance. A key focus was verifying entitlements under state welfare initiatives— from food security to pensions and early childhood education programs for the kids.
Departments received mandates to fast-track benefits, ensuring the family’s seamless integration into support systems. Meanwhile, the SP reviewed security protocols, stressing the need for airtight protection and promising swift, severe punishment for those responsible.
Such barbaric acts rooted in blind faith cannot persist, officials asserted, as the probe intensifies. The presence of additional administrative and law enforcement personnel highlighted the gravity with which the matter is being handled, aiming for justice and rehabilitation.