Security tightened in Shimla ahead Himachal Pradesh's Budget session
Shimla (PTI): Ahead of the commencement of Himachal Pradesh's Budget session on Monday, security was tightened in Shimla to maintain law and order, officials said.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shimla Gaurav Singh said a total of 872 police personnel have been deployed in the state's summer capital.
About 15 gazetted officers, 30 non-gazetted officers, 66 head constables, 375 constables, 47 women constables and 16 communication staff from the district police have been deployed across Shimla.
"In addition, nearly 200 Home Guard personnel will be stationed to support the security setup" he said.
"Specialised units, including Quick Reaction Teams (QRT), the Special Security Unit (SSU) and other teams comprising 75 trained commandos, will be positioned at key locations. Officials from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will also remain deployed to gather intelligence inputs and further strengthen security arrangements," the SSP said.
He further said that police has also activated surveillance cameras for enhanced surveillance.
"Photography, digital videography and drones will also be used for better security, if required," he added.
He also appealed to the people to cooperate during security checks and avoid spreading or believing rumours, and promptly inform the police about any suspicious activity.
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Worker’s body reaches Ranchi from Saudi 4 months after death; family rejects over compensation
Ranchi (PTI): The body of a migrant worker from Jharkhand’s Giridih district killed in Saudi Arabia in October last year has arrived at Ranchi Airport, but his family refused to accept it over pending compensation, officials said.
Shikha Lakra, team leader of the state migrant control cell, told PTI that, before taking the body of Vijay Kumar Mahato, the family is demanding compensation from the private company where he used to work in the Arab country.
Mahato was killed in an alleged crossfire between the police and criminals.
“Since it was a bullet injury case, the matter is before a court in Jeddah. The final compensation may depend on the court’s decision,” Lakra said.
“The Indian Embassy informed us about the body’s arrival, and coordination was done with district authorities. Our role is limited to coordination in cases involving overseas employers and foreign jurisdiction,” she added.
Giridih Deputy Commissioner Ram Niwas Yadav said the authorities will try to convince the family to perform the last rites.
“We have already sanctioned Rs 5 lakh under the government scheme for migrant’s deaths abroad. The compensation payment might take some time,” he said.
The body is currently at the mortuary of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi.
The Family members said they will only accept it if the company provides written assurance regarding compensation. “Without that assurance, we will not receive the body,” said Ram Prasad Mahato, the deceased’s brother-in-law.
Mahato, a native of Dudhpaniya village in Madh Gopali panchayat under Dumri block, was employed as a tower line fitter. His family said he was struck by a bullet during a gunfight between local police and an extortion gang and later succumbed to his injuries.
Social activist Sikander Ali said Mahato is survived by his wife, two young sons aged five and three, and elderly parents.
