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This article talks about the death of a laborer in West Champaran and the protests by his family and villagers demanding justice.
A laborer named Ramesh Manjhi from Pneumonia village in West Champaran died under suspicious circumstances after working in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. His body was brought back to the village, leading to significant unrest in the area. The villagers believe that he was murdered and have blocked the main road to express their anger.
The family of Ramesh claims that he went to Pilibhit three months ago for better wages but faced inhumane treatment from the contractor. They say that he died because of this mistreatment, and two other laborers from the village, Dharmendra and Arun Manjhi, are still being held there against their will. This has added to the villagers’ outrage.
As news of Ramesh’s death spread, people gathered to protest, placing his body in the middle of the Bettiah-Patjirwa main road. They burned tires, causing a complete traffic halt. The protesters are demanding that the contractor be arrested and that the government provide compensation to Ramesh’s family.
The police have responded quickly to the situation, with a large force deployed to manage the crowd. Local officials are trying to calm the protesters and clear the roadblock. However, the villagers remain angry and are insisting on their demands being met before they end the protest.
The Bettiah SDPO has stated that they are taking the allegations seriously and are investigating Ramesh’s death. They assure that strict legal action will be taken against anyone found guilty. Efforts are also underway to secure the release of the two laborers still in Pilibhit.
Summary:
- A laborer named Ramesh Manjhi died suspiciously after working in Pilibhit.
- His family claims he was mistreated, and two other laborers are missing.
- Villagers are protesting by blocking the main road and demanding justice.
- The police have arrived and are trying to manage the protest.
- Investigation into Ramesh’s death is ongoing, with promises of strict action.
