12 die in govt recruitment, 'non-Hindu' warnings, and a leader booked
Sep 10, 2024
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In this insightful discussion, journalist Abhishek Angad sheds light on the tragic incident where 12 candidates died during a government recruitment exam in Jharkhand. He explores the reasons behind these fatalities and the critical responses from the government. Avaneesh Mishra follows up with a look at controversial warning signboards in Rudraprayag aimed at non-Hindus, discussing community tensions and local governance implications. The conversation wraps up with a serious note on a Congress leader implicated in a teacher's tragic suicide.
The tragic deaths of 12 aspirants during a rigorous Jharkhand police recruitment have sparked urgent calls for enhanced safety measures in physical assessments.
Controversial signboards warning non-Hindus in Rudraprayag reflect rising communal tensions and threats to local harmony, prompting police intervention.
Deep dives
Concerns Over Recruitment Process Fatalities
Twelve deaths during a recent constable recruitment process in Jharkhand have raised significant concerns about the safety and health protocols in place. The tragic incidents occurred during a physically demanding 10-kilometre run, where aspirants reportedly collapsed, leading to fatalities shortly after completing the test. Preliminary investigations suggest the cause of death could be linked to heart attacks, respiratory failure, or post-COVID complications, but definitive conclusions are still pending from postmortem examinations. The state’s recruitment process has come under scrutiny, with calls for improved measures to safeguard candidate wellbeing during such rigorous physical assessments.
Sign Boards Spark Tension in Rudra Prayag
In Rudra Prayag, controversial sign boards warning against non-Hindus trespassing have emerged, threatening the long-standing communal harmony in the area. These signs, which called for legal actions against outsiders, were reportedly installed following rising tensions and perceptions that outside influences, particularly from Muslims, were affecting local businesses. The local police, initially slow to respond, eventually intervened to remove the boards after they gained public and media attention. Despite the boards being taken down, the underlying resentments and fears within the community highlight a growing unease regarding demographic changes and societal dynamics.
Political Fallout from Alleged Suicide Incident
The alleged abetment of suicide of a school teacher in Chhattisgarh has led to serious legal implications for senior Congress leader Muhammad Akbar and three others. A suicide note reported that the individuals named had taken money for promised job opportunities that were not fulfilled, creating a challenging situation that allegedly drove the teacher to despair. As the investigation unfolds, accusations of fraud against Akbar and the others regarding a previously announced recruitment drive for the Forest Department have surfaced, compounding the political crisis. Akbar has denied the allegations, claiming he is being falsely implicated amidst growing scrutiny on the former government’s recruitment practices.
First, Indian Express' Abhishek Angad talks to us about the Jharkhand excise constable recruitment physical examination during which 12 people died. Of the 12 aspirants who died, some fainted during the 10km run that was a part of the examination and some lost consciousness post the run. He shares the reason behind the death, the process of the recruitment and how the Jharkhand government has responded to the incident.
Next, Indian Express’ Avaneesh Mishra speaks to us about the signboards that came up in Rudraprayag as a 'warning' to 'non-Hindus' to not enter and work in the villages of the city. He talks about the reasons behind the coming up of such signboards, the police's reaction to them upon identification of the issue and how this impacted life in Rudraprayag. (10:49)
And in the end, we talk about a Congress leader and a former Chhattisgarh minister along with three other men being booked for abetment of suicide of a government school teacher. (18:43)
Hosted, written and produced by Niharika Nanda Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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