Police ‘ignored’ Rs 60L stubble fire complaint: Trader cries before min; probe ordered

Hisar: Haryana cabinet minister Mahipal Dhanda has ordered a probe after a stubble trader from Gurana village broke down before him while alleging a case involving destruction of stubble worth Rs 60 lakh was deliberately suppressed.Surendra, the trader, narrated his ordeal during a District Public Grievances Committee meeting in newly created Hansi district on Friday. He alleged paddy stubble worth nearly Rs 60 lakh was set ablaze by some individuals due to personal enmity, causing him substantial financial losses. Surendra claimed he submitted video evidence and details of witnesses to the police, but no action was taken. When minister Dhanda sought a status report, SP Vinod Kumar replied an initial inquiry concluded the fire was caused by sparks from overhead electricity wires. However, the minister directed the police to conduct a fresh investigation into the matter. The meeting, chaired by Dhanda, heard 10 complaints. Seven were disposed of on the spot, while three were kept pending for further action. Another issue raised during the meeting concerned alleged drug trafficking near a govt school in Bhatol village. Village sarpanch Devendra Lamba claimed narcotics were being openly sold despite repeated complaints to the authorities. Responding to the allegations, DSP Ravindra Sangwan said police recently conducted a special search operation in the area with the assistance of a dog squad and took action in cases involving the seizure of 63 kg of contraband. The parents of martyr Nishant Malik also attended the hearing and alleged they were assaulted during a family dispute and not provided adequate support by the police. Dhanda instructed officials to ensure that the family was not subjected to harassment. MSID:: 131533552 413 |