Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday ordered a CBI probe into the death of 39-year-old tribal activist and leader, hours after the officer-in-charge of Pithoria police station was removed from his post following conspiracy allegations.
Taking a suo motu cognisance of the case, the NCST served the notice to Jharkhand chief secretary, director general of police, and Ranchi SSP. Meanwhile, police have registered an FIR against two accused on November 7 based on a complaint lodged by the activist’s father, an officer said.
“…Besides, officer-in-charge Satish Kumar Pandey has been sent to the police lines,” Ranchi (Rural) SP Gaurav Goswami was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.
The development came on a day the National Commission for Scheduled Tribe (NCST) directed officials to probe into the case, and submit a report within seven days, further warning of legal action in case of non-compliance, according to an official notice, seen by HT.
