Fury gripped Giridih on Friday when a road blockade paralyzed Hutti Market following a Holi night murder linked to a DJ dispute. Protesters, led by the victim’s kin at Huttia Gate, refused to budge until assured of the killers’ capture in the Nagar police jurisdiction.
Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu arrived promptly, consoling the family and directing officials to expedite arrests. His assurances led to the protest’s resolution after a prolonged face-off.
Thursday’s chaos in Ravidas Mohalla started innocently with Holi dances and DJ beats. A kids’ argument snowballed; peacemaker Ajay Kumar Das, 30, intervened alongside friends. But Ravi Das, a local with alleged prior grudges, ambushed them with knives and razors.
Ajay died en route to Giridih Sadar Hospital; companions Rajesh Das, Pardum Das, and Prem Das are critically injured. Law enforcement has mobilized teams for raids, postmortem underway, as the probe uncovers familial tensions fueling the attack.
This incident casts a shadow over festive cheer, highlighting the perils of unchecked disputes. Community leaders urge police vigilance and mediation drives to prevent future tragedies in Jharkhand’s vibrant but volatile celebrations.