Four Jharkhand Police personnel, including the Station House Officer (SHO) of Bistupur police station, were suspended due to the murder of Karni Sena youth leader Himanshu Singh outside the Double Down (DD) Pub and Bar in Jamshedpur. The district administration also closed the nightclub following the incident, which sparked public outrage and criticism from opposition leaders for the law and order failure in Jharkhand.
Senior Superintendent of Police Kishore Kaushal suspended Bistupur SHO Dubey immediately and appointed Police Inspector Niranjan Kumar in his place. Additionally, two Assistant Sub-Inspectors and a constable from a PCR van were suspended for alleged negligence in duty. Authorities sealed the Double Down Pub and Bar and initiated a thorough investigation into its license, security measures, CCTV system, staff behavior, and adherence to regulations.
An FIR was filed against 10-11 individuals, including the bar operator and BJP leader Neeraj Singh. While three suspects have been arrested, including Sonu Ram Sardar and Raj Lohar, efforts are ongoing to capture the remaining accused. The Additional Director General, Law and Order, Manoj Kaushik visited Jamshedpur to oversee the inquiry and urged officials to expedite the investigation.
The tragic incident began with a dispute inside the pub on June 27, where Singh and his friend objected to the harassment of women by a group of youths. The altercation escalated outside the pub, leading to a violent attack on Singh and his friend with sharp weapons in the presence of police personnel. The assault, captured on CCTV, has raised concerns about the police response and triggered widespread condemnation in the city.
Victims were rushed to Tata Main Hospital with severe injuries, where Singh passed away during treatment while his friend remains hospitalized. Singh’s death prompted large protests in Jamshedpur, with Karni Sena activists and locals staging a blockade at the Bistupur roundabout, demanding justice and accountability. The agitation turned violent, resulting in an attack on City SP Lalit Meena’s official vehicle and damage to its windows.
