Colliery Security Personnel Targeted in Violent Attack

An attack on security personnel at the Basudevpur Colliery resulted in injuries and property damage. The incident unfolded around 10:30 PM on Monday near the colliery office. A group of individuals engaged in a physical altercation with security staff, leading to one guard sustaining a serious head injury. Preliminary investigations suggest that a group of five to six individuals confronted security guards Prem Kumar Upadhyay, Shankar Kumar Das, and Dilip Ravidas. The confrontation escalated from verbal abuse to physical violence when the guards objected. Prem Kumar Upadhyay suffered serious injuries in the assault. In addition, a motorcycle parked nearby was damaged when a heavy object was used to strike its fuel tank. The injured security guard received initial medical attention at the Loyabad regional hospital. Given the severity of his injuries, he was subsequently referred to the BCCL Central Hospital in Dhanbad for more specialized treatment. The incident was reported to the police by the colliery management, prompting a police response. Following the attack, the security staff submitted a written request to the project officer, calling for enhanced security measures and demanding that action be taken against those responsible. When questioned, security guards Shankar Kumar Das and Dilip Ravidas confirmed that they were attacked by a group of 5-6 people, and that one of their colleagues suffered a head injury and a vehicle was damaged. Colliery manager Santosh Choudhary stated that the management had filed a written complaint with the Loyabad police station, which is investigating the case.