/ India TV News
Jharkhand: Nearly 50 Dalit families were allegedly driven out of Murumatu village in Jharkhand, police said on Tuesday. According to the details, the families, who had been staying in for the last four decades were driven out by members of a particular community in Jharkhand’s Palamu district.
Upon receiving the information, Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Medininagar, Rajesh Kumar Sah and Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Bishrampur, Surjit Kumar rushed to Tongri Pahadi area – 1 km from Murumatu village.
The officials stayed in the area to maintain law and order, the police said.
A criminal case was lodged against 12 named people and 150 others in this regard, they said.
Meanwhile, Jharkhand Governor Ramesh Bais has expressed concerns over the incident.
The governor has sought a detailed report from the Deputy Commissioner, Palamu, A Dodde, within two days, a statement from the Raj Bhavan said.
Dodde said the police have been asked to apprehend the culprits immediately.
The DC assured all 50 families of rehabilitation in the same village on a priority basis.
The relief agencies have been activated for the purpose, Dode added.
The victims all belonged to the “Mushar” caste and were living in the village for the last four decades.
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