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Crime
Father of CJP Worker Dies After Assault, Suvendu Adhikari Promises Action
✍️ NDTV
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 11:37 AM
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The father of a Central Jail Police worker died following an assault, prompting a statement from state minister Suvendu Adhikari who pledged to take action.
The father of a Central Jail Police (CJP) worker was found dead after sustaining injuries in an assault that took place earlier this week. Police have confirmed that the victim suffered severe blows to the head and neck, leading to his death at a local hospital.
The incident has drawn immediate attention from political leaders. State minister Suvendu Adhikari, who has been vocal about law and order in the region, issued a statement assuring the public that a thorough investigation would be launched and that appropriate action would be taken against those responsible.
CJP officials have said they are cooperating with the police and will provide all necessary information regarding the victim’s employment and the circumstances surrounding the attack. The case is currently under investigation, and authorities have urged witnesses to come forward.
This tragedy has raised concerns about the safety of workers in the criminal justice system and has prompted calls for stricter security measures for families of law enforcement personnel.
The incident has drawn immediate attention from political leaders. State minister Suvendu Adhikari, who has been vocal about law and order in the region, issued a statement assuring the public that a thorough investigation would be launched and that appropriate action would be taken against those responsible.
CJP officials have said they are cooperating with the police and will provide all necessary information regarding the victim’s employment and the circumstances surrounding the attack. The case is currently under investigation, and authorities have urged witnesses to come forward.
This tragedy has raised concerns about the safety of workers in the criminal justice system and has prompted calls for stricter security measures for families of law enforcement personnel.