Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly criticized the Jharkhand government following the alleged deaths of several candidates while undergoing a physical fitness test for police recruitment.
Assam CM Condemns Deaths During Police Recruitment Drive In Jharkhand
During a press conference in Ranchi, the Chief Minister called for an investigation by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and demanded compensation for the families of the deceased.
Expressing deep concern over the conduct of the physical efficiency tests, Himanta Biswa Sarma condemned the incident, stating, “Many candidates have lost their lives during the physical tests of the police recruitment drive. In our country, never before have so many people died during a recruitment process. The BJP condemns this incident. The state government is responsible for these deaths.”
The Chief Minister announced plans to file an application with the NHRC, seeking an inquiry into the incident.
He urged the Jharkhand government to provide compensation of at least Rs 50 lakh to the families of those who lost their lives.