Armed criminals opened fire at a coal crusher in Saunda B siding at Ramgarh on 29th August 2025, forced an immediate halt in operations. The attack, which occurred around 10.30 pm, was carried out by two men on a motorcycle who fired four rounds before fleeing the spot. According to police sources, the assailants first fired two rounds in the air and then targeted the crusher unit. Before leaving, they dropped a leaflet claiming the attack on behalf of the Rahul Dubey gang, issued warning that work should remain suspended unless their demands were met. The coal crusher, owned by businessman Pappu Jain, processes coal into smaller sizes for commercial use. Employees abandoned work soon after the firing.
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Repeat Incident Raised Law and Order Concerns
This was the second incident of gunfire within ten days in the Bhurkunda OP area. On August 18, the same gang had fired at the gate of an outsourcing company camp under the Sayal project. Police had recently arrested seven associates of the gang from Latehar with arms, but the latest attack has raised serious questions over the gang’s continued influence and the security situation in the coal belt.
Police Investigating on Multiple Angles
Following the incident, officials of Bhurkunda police station, CCL management and security personnel reached the site and reviewed the situation. Police said multiple angles of investigation are being pursued, including possible extortion motives. A year ago, a similar firing had also been reported at the same crusher. Authorities have assured that strict action will be taken to curb such activities.
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