Hazaribag farmer out to get wife treated beaten by cops, dies

HAZARIBAG: A 40-year-old farmer from Chouparan block of Hazaribag died after being thrashed by on-duty policemen for violating the lockdown protocols that are in effect in the state till May 6.
Chakkan Bhuiyan, a resident of Karma Basariyan village, was returning home from Chouparan on his motorcycle with his wife when he was allegedly intercepted by policemen around 8pm on Thursday.
“The policemen asked my husband why he was out on the streets and violating lockdown rules. But before he could answer, the cops started beating him. Owing to the thrashing, he died on the spot,” the deceased’s wife said. Bhuiyan’s widow said they were returning from a Chouparan community health centre (CHC) after visiting a doctor as she was having a few health issues. The Chouparan CHC is five kilometres from Karma Basariyan village. The incident occurred near the village, the deceased’s wife said.
Notably, during the ongoing lockdown, which has been termed health safety week, citizens are allowed to step out of their homes to purchase groceries, vegetables, interstate movement, getting themselves vaccinated for Covid-19 and seeking medical consultations for other ailments.
Bhuiyan’s body was taken to the Hazaribag Medical College and Hospital (HMCH) for autopsy on Friday. After Bhuiyan’s death, angry locals blocked the road till late in the night and demanded punishment for the guilty police personnel.
Hazaribag SP Karthik S said on Friday, “A magistrate-level inquiry committee has been set up this morning to probe Bhuiyan’s death. I have spoken to Barhi SDO Kumar Tara Chand about the incident. If it is proved that Bhuiyan died due to the beatings of the police personnel, then stern action will be taken against the guilty.”