Controversy Erupts Over Excise Constable Recruitment Deaths in Jharkhand

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has temporarily halted the excise constable recruitment drive, following the deaths of several candidates during physical tests. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma called for an NHRC probe and urged compensation for the victims' families. Discrepancies in the number of reported deaths have sparked a political controversy.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has announced a temporary halt to the state's excise constable recruitment drive, following the tragic deaths of several candidates during the physical fitness tests. The recruitment drive will be paused for three days as a committee of health experts is formed to investigate the cause of the fatalities.

In response to the deaths, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the BJP would urge the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to investigate the incident. He called for immediate suspension of the physical tests and demanded compensation for the victims' families.

The discrepancies in the reported death toll have further fueled political tensions, with BJP claiming 15 deaths, while Jharkhand authorities report varying figures between four and 12. Soren has pledged a thorough investigation to uncover the truth and ensure justice for the affected families.