Babulal Marandi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly, launched a sharp attack on the state government on Saturday, November 14, 2026, alleging a total collapse of law and order. Speaking at a press conference at the BJP office in Ranchi, the leader stated that the current state of affairs raises serious questions about the government's functioning.
Mr. Marandi highlighted several disturbing incidents to support his claims, including the alleged sexual assault of a youth in Hotwar Jail and the alleged rape of a minor girl by a Congress MLA from Simdega. He also pointed to the case of a woman who was allegedly raped at the Gamharia police station while seeking justice. In connection with the November 1 incident at the Gamharia station in Saraikela-Kharsawan district, fifteen police officers have been suspended.
Expressing deep concern over the safety of citizens, Marandi noted that neither police stations, legislator residences, nor jails are secure. Regarding the situation at Hotwar Jail, he mentioned a police complaint filed against 19 individuals, including officials from Birsa Munda Central Jail. The complaint, filed by a father, alleges that his 20-year-old son was sexually assaulted and forced to consume narcotics by inmates and staff while held as an undertrial.
