Jharkhand Palamu violence victims won't get compensation: SDM authority

The Jharkhand State Disaster Management Authority will not provide any compensation to the victims of the violence in Palam that occurred on February 15. State Disaster Management Secretary Amitabh Kaushal said, “State Disaster Management does not provide any assistance or compensation to non-natural disaster victims.

Panki Circle Office (CO) Nirbhay Kumar said, “On the orders of Palam DC Anjaneyul Dodde, we conducted a damage assessment of about 20 victims who claimed to have borne the brunt of the riots that rocked Panki on February 15. "

The CO further said, "Our damage assessment included destruction or damage or burning of 6 shops, 2 houses, 2 bikes, 1 car, 1 generator, broken windshields of cars and bikes etc."

"During our assessment of the damage, my team and I did not face any problem because all the victims cooperated, and we were as neutral and professional as possible in our assessment," he added.

In particular, an assessment of the damages suffered by the victims of the Panki riots was carried out. Police sources said there was extensive damage to household property and movable property.

A damage assessment was carried out to help the victims of the riots as part of the Confidence Building Measures (CBM) and to resume peaceful life. A damage assessment report would be sent to the Home for assistance.