Patna, Jan 21 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi Wednesday visited Muzaffarpur district's Azizpur village, where three days ago a mob killed five people triggering a communal clash.
"All possible help would be provided to the affected people. Now peace has returned to the village and there is no fear or tension," Manjhi said while interacting with the victims. He was accompanied by state police chief P.K. Thakur.
Manjhi also announced that a police station will be set up in the village.
The chief minister said doctors would continue to camp in the village for the next three months and the government would soon set up a primary health centre in the village.
On Sunday, hundreds of people attacked the village after a 20-year-old Hindu boy's body was found. The boy was allegedly abducted and killed over his love affair with a Muslim girl.
A first information report was registered Monday against 2,000 unidentified people. Police have so far arrested 14 people in connection with the case.
Soon after the incident, Manjhi asked Home Secretary Sudhir Kumar and Additional Director General of Police Gupteshwar Pandey to launch a probe into the case. Pandey Tuesday submitted the report to the government.
The BJP, meanwhile, demanded a judicial commission to probe the killings.
Former chief minister Lalu Prasad also met the victims Wednesday and demanded six months free ration to 73 families affected by the clashes.
"The government should provide compensation to the people whose houses were torched and damaged by rioters. I will ensure that the victims get all compensation soon," the Rashtriya Janata Dal chief said.
The sad news of the death of actor Brahma Mishra, who won everyone's heart by playing the role of
SC notice to centre, Essar on babu-corporates nexus
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the centre, the CBI and
Iran's nuclear scientist 'killed with remote-control gun', what Israel says
Iran believes that Israel and an exiled opposition group used a remote-controlled weapon to kill
Mukherjee cancels visit to Himachal IIT
Shimla, March 15 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday cancelled his visit to the Indian Ins
Clashes broke out between two groups in Karnataka's Mandya district on Wednesday night. Clashes b
India-US Trade Deal may be sealed this month, will it no longer be affected by Trump's tariffs?
India and the US are working hard to finalise a beneficial trade deal by the end of this month.
Strong earthquake tremors have been felt on Thursday in the Kermadec Islands, located in the nort
Team India's star fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been honored with the Arjuna Award. Shami is the
Earthquake tremors have been felt once again in Turkey. Earthquake tremors have been felt in Turk
Covid-19: Central Government may announce another economic package in view of the economy
The central government may once again announce another package of fiscal, monetary and policy mea
