There was tremendous enthusiasm in the whole of Jharkhand about “Sirhul”, the major festival of the tribal tribal society, called the worshipers of nature. Sirhul was celebrated in the entire state including the capital Ranchi. The women attended a huge procession in the red pour saree and the men in the red pap gaut, while fingering on the beat of Dhol-Mandar. While there was an atmosphere of gaiety and color-abir, on the other hand there was a dispute during the procession of Sarhul in Pithoria police station area of Kanke assembly constituency of Ranchi.
A Sarhul procession was being taken out on Tuesday in Hethbalu village of Pithoria police station area. People of Sarna tribe community were moving forward dancing to the tune of Dhol-Mandar with the Sarana flag. Meanwhile, the flag involved in the procession collided with the skirting and lights on the road, which broke them. This minor dispute soon took a fierce form and there was a fierce fight between the two sides.
The dispute increased so much that sticks and sticks and stones were also used. Eight people including Pahan have been injured in this clash, while four to five people from the other side have also suffered injuries. As soon as the incident was reported, the police administration became alert and additional police force was deployed on the spot. The police is constantly patrolling and vigilance is being taken in the entire area.
Those injured in the fight have been identified as Nagdev Pahan, Ravi Munda, Sandeep Munda, Arvind Munda, Karan Munda, Ajay Munda, Vijay Munda, Aman Ansari, Adam Ansari, Abid Ansari and Sabir Hussain among others. One party has lodged an FIR against the other party involved in the assault and demanded the arrest of the accused as soon as possible.
Babulal Marandi attacked Hemant government
The politics of Jharkhand has also been hot due to the violence during the Sarhul festival. Leader of Jharkhand Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi reacted sharply on social media. He wrote, “Under the rule of Hemant Soren, the audacity of a particular community has increased. The celebration of Sarhul festival in Pithoria, Ranchi was obstructed and the holy flag was insulted.”
Taking a dig at the government, he said that Hemant Soren’s government is confusing the tribals and has failed to ensure the safety of the Sarhul festival. Marandi demanded the police administration to take strict action on the miscreants without delay.
Appeal to maintain peace
Police and administrative officials have appealed to the local people to maintain peace. The situation in the entire area is now being reported under control, but the police vigilance remains.
This type of incident on Sarhul festival has given rise to discussion throughout Jharkhand. While this festival is considered a symbol of nature and community unity on the one hand, on the other hand such disputes fade its euphoria. It is the effort of the administration that such incidents should not happen in the coming days and social harmony should be maintained.