So far, 57 people have died in the Lathtakand. After this, now the government has come into action. Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi has taken strict action in this matter, in which Botad SP Karanraj Vaghela and Ahmedabad Rural SP Virendra Singh Yadav have also been transferred.
While the dysp of Botad and Dholka has been suspended. Along with this, Dhandhuka’s PI KP Jadeja has also been arrested. 8 officers, including DySP and Inspector, have been suspended. 7 more accused will be produced in court today. The police will seek a 10-day remand.
So far, 57 people have died
in the Lattha incident. On Monday, July 25, the first death due to the Lattha incident was reported in Rojid village of Barwala. After that, the fatalities gradually increased; on Tuesday, 26th, the death toll was 55. While two more people died yesterday, the death toll has reached 57. 12 people were killed in the Rojid village of Barwala taluka. When 8 people of Ranpur taluka were pushed to death while going to get drunk. 2 women are also included at the end of the Lathtakand.
The action was taken against these police officers
Karanraj Vaghela Botad SP- Replaced
Virendra Singh Yadav Ahmedabad Rural SP- Transfer
SK Trivedi DYSP- Suspended
NV Patel DYSP Dholaka- Suspended
SD Rana PSI Ranpur- Suspended
Bhagirath Singh Wala PSI Barwala- Suspended
KP Jadeja PI Dhandhuka – Suspended
Suresh Chaudhary CPI-Suspended
So far, 57 have been killed in the Lattakand.
Still 97 people under treatment: As soon as the Harsh Sanghvi
the incident came to know, and the top officials of the police department rushed to the spot. At the same time, the Subhashkumar Trivedi IPS SIT was formed and investigated the incident. 57 people lost their lives in 48 hours due to toxic alcohol. On the other hand, the Minister of State for Home, Harsh Sanghavi, said that 97 people are still under treatment. Gajuben Vadodaria and Pintu Gorhawa, the main accused in the Barwala chemical scandal, were produced in the Barwala court. The police had demanded 10 days remand of both the accused, but the court granted 6 days remand.
Following the incident, Range I.G. Arrived at Botad
An SIT was formed under the chairmanship of the DYSP As soon as the spate of
deaths started in Barwala due to the consumption of poisoned liquor; the police also swung into action. On the other hand, some patients were admitted to Bhavnagar’s Sir T Hospital, some to Botad, and some to Ahmedabad for treatment in critical condition. Following this incident, SIT (Special Investigation Team) was formed under the chairmanship of DYSP, which investigated and submitted a report to the government.
ASI Yasmin Jagarela was suspended after the audio clip setting up liquor sale went viral.
This shocking picture is from Rojida village, where 5-5 dead bodies are being put in a tractor and taken to the crematorium.
How was the routine?
Rojid village has so far killed 12 people in Lathtakand. Preparations for the deceased’s funeral have been going on in Rojid village since early morning on Tuesday. On that day, 5 people went to the town together for the final journey. As only two pyres were in the village graveyard, some were cremated on the ground. On the other hand, tight police arrangements were made during the funeral procession. In the village, the families of the deceased and the villagers were feeling grief.