Dhanbad Police Launch Manhunt After CM Hemant Soren Poster Found on Road
Police in Dhanbad have initiated a search operation for an individual accused of placing a substantial poster featuring the photograph of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren directly on a public roadway. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, has sparked a formal complaint and an ongoing investigation by local authorities.
Incident Details and Police Response
According to Dhanbad Police Station Officer-in-Charge Manoj Pandey, the poster was discovered positioned in the middle of the road near the Randhir Verma Roundabout. Subsequently, multiple vehicles were observed driving over the poster, potentially causing damage and disrespect to the image of the chief minister. Officer Pandey confirmed that investigations commenced immediately following the report.
Local shopkeepers provided a crucial lead, informing police that a middle-aged man, described as appearing mentally deranged, was seen placing the poster on the roadway. Law enforcement officials are now actively working to trace and identify this individual based on witness descriptions and available evidence.
Political Complaint and Allegations
The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) party has taken serious note of the incident. Mantu Kumar Chouhan, president of the JMM's Dhanbad city unit, filed a formal complaint with police against unidentified miscreants. In his complaint, Chouhan alleged that the act was deliberately intended to tarnish Chief Minister Hemant Soren's public image and reputation.
"The manner in which the large poster has been placed on the road suggests it has been done deliberately to damage the chief minister's standing," Chouhan stated in his complaint. He further revealed that party members first learned about the incident through social media posts circulating about the controversial placement of the political poster.
Investigation Progress and Community Impact
Police have confirmed they are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry in the case:
- Interviewing eyewitnesses who observed the poster placement
- Reviewing any available surveillance footage from the Randhir Verma Chowk area
- Attempting to identify the middle-aged man described by local shopkeepers
- Investigating whether the act was politically motivated or involved other factors
The incident has drawn attention to issues of political respect and public property use in Dhanbad. While the investigation continues, authorities emphasize the importance of maintaining dignity for elected officials and preventing actions that could be interpreted as deliberate disrespect toward political leadership.
Police have not yet determined whether the individual responsible will face specific charges, but they confirm the investigation remains active with officers dedicated to resolving the matter promptly. The case highlights ongoing tensions in political discourse and the measures taken to protect the image of elected representatives in Jharkhand.
