CHANDIGARH, MARCH 22
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today said that a judicial enquiry would be got conducted to completely unearth the entire conspiracy behind the series of sad and unfortunate incidents which continued for 80 hours in February this year.
The Chief Minister was replying to the Adjournment Motion, demanded by Leader of Opposition, Mr.Abhay Singh Chautala, MLA, after the House discussed the issue for about four hours in the ongoing session of the Vidhan Sabha, here today. Apart from, Mr Abhey Singh Chautala, a number of other legislators of different political parties participated in the discussion on the adjournment motion. The Speaker Mr Kanwar Pal gave them ample time to air their views.
Mr Manohar Lal said that stern action has been initiated against the erring officers and officials. While a police personal has been dismissed under Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution of India, the Government has placed under suspension one Inspector General of Police and two Deputy Superintendents of Police and initiated further action against them. Action has also been initiated against some more police officials.
The Chief Minister said “I would like to assure this August House that our Government is capable of successfully handling any unpleasant incident. Strict and sufficient action will be taken against persons of criminal nature, innocent persons will not be unnecessarily harassed and all decisions will be taken on merit. Any police or administrative official found negligent in discharge of his duties will not be spared. Persons belonging to all 36 communities traditionally live in Haryana in harmony with one another. The Government is making all possible efforts with full strength and promptitude to re-establish the brotherhood and to heal the wounds created by these unfortunate series of incidents.”
The Chief Minister recalled, “In February this year, after the demand for reservation, the incidents, which continued for 80 hours in some parts of the State, were undoubtedly very sad and unfortunate. But to say that the incidents occurred due to willful negligence on the part of the Haryana Government, to say the least, is completely untrue and baseless. And the allegations that the response of the Government in assessing the loss due to damage caused to the innocent lives and the property or to provide immediate assistance to them is completely irresponsible and false.
“From the very start of the demand for reservation, the Government tried to resolve the issue through dialogue.The people of Haryana know that immediately after our meeting with about 70 delegates of 'Sarv Jat Khap' which was held for two hours on February 9, 2016, the delegates withdrew their proposed February 15 Haryana Bandh call. They were fully satisfied with our decision of constituting a 3-member committee under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary for suggesting ways by March 31, 2016 to fulfill their demand. Despite this, the All India Jat Sabha staged dharna on February 12,on Mayyar Railway tracks. We conducted a meeting with the agitators and the dharna got lifted on February 13. When the National Highway was blocked at Sampla the next day and later on February 15, Delhi-Rohtak Railway line as also some roads in Rohtak and Jhajjar districts were blocked, on one hand we demanded five RAF Coys from Government of India and on the other hand we decided to hold a meeting on February 17 at Chandigarh with all the Khaps, organizations and representatives of agitators related to the demand. During the three hour long meeting with about 80 delegates, we gave an assurance to them for bringing suitable Bill in the Vidhan Sabha for providing reservation. The representatives of agitators also agreed to it and happily went after giving a vote of thanks. But despite the Government agreeing to the demand for reservation, people belonging to some political parties with a view to continue the agitation, continued abetting the agitators due to which on February 18, 2016, the agitators staged a dharna at nine places on the railway tracks in the State and at 247 places on National and State Highways. The delegates, who attended the February 17 meeting told us that the agitation has been hijacked by such elements who are not listening to them.
“Therefore, a Cabinet meeting was held on February 18, 2016 and a thorough assessment of the situation was made. Immediately after that a demand was sent to the Government of India for providing 50 additional Coys of CAPF and a decision to organize an all party meeting the next day was taken. All political parties participated in this all party meeting held in Chandigarh on February 19. We gave an assurance in this meeting also to bring a Bill in the forthcoming Vidhan Sabha session. All the opposition parties stated to give their suggestions on the draft Bill. After the agreement reached in the meeting, an appeal to maintain peace and brotherhood was made. After the meeting was finished, it appeared that the peace will continue in the State.
“But just after two hours, the situation in Rohtak city became tense as people from rural areas armed with lathi, jaili and illicit weapons started roaming on the streets of the city. Some anti-social elements from the mob fired on a BSF jawan. The jawan got seriously injured. The mob did not allow the injured jawan to be taken for treatment. The mob put on fire ambulances and other vehicles. Seeing the increased level of violence, at about 2:30 p.m., the BSF deployed there, opened fire in self-defense as a result of which one person died. By 5:00 p.m., orders were issued to the Deputy Commissioners of Rohtak, Jhajjar, Sonipat, Bhiwani, Hisar, Jind and Kaithal to impose curfew, to close down internet services and to call Army. In view of the increasing level of violence, one senior police officer from Chandigarh was immediately sent to each of these districts. One senior Administrative Officer was also sent to Rohtak district. We contacted Defence and Home Ministers of the Government of India immediately. Central Armed Police Forces and Indian Army columns were deployed in all the districts during the night itself. As the Army was finding it difficult in reaching Rohtak city due to road blockades, on our special request, the Air Force helicopters were used on the late hours of 19th night for air lifting the Army.
“On February 20, as many as 100 additional Coys of CAPF and additional columns of Army were demanded from Government of India. The security arrangements were fortified in all the districts of the State. I issued clear orders that 01 to 05 No. of mixed columns of Haryana Police, Armed Police, paramilitary forces and Army, as per the need and availability, shall effectively patrol all the affected cities. These columns should be led by a police officer of the rank of DSP or above and accompanied by a Duty Magistrate. Strict action be taken to disperse and arrest the hooligans. But unfortunately, despite our best efforts the Army and the CAPF could not reach Gohana from Sonipat on the intervening night of February 20-21. Therefore, the CAPF Coys were airlifted to Gohana with the help of helicopters on the morning of February 21.
“In order to control the violent mobs, the security forces resorted to calibrated use of force at many places. During the whole series of events, a total of 30 persons died, 320 persons sustained injuries including 72 personnel belonging to police and other security forces. Due to prompt and sustained efforts, the situation was completely controlled by February 22, 2016. Probably in the history of our country it is for the first time that such a violent incident could be controlled in such a small duration. Undoubtedly, it has happened for the first time in the world history that even after getting assurance for agreeing to every demand, the agitation took such a violent turn.
“Strict action is being taken against criminals who, in the name of agitation, indulged in criminal activities. As on March 21,2016, a total of 2087 criminal cases have been registered in various police stations of the State in connection with the reservation agitation and a total of 444 criminals have been arrested. Prima facie, some facts have come to our notice which point towards involvement and planning by some leaders and workers of Congress and Lok Dal. An enquiry is going on this regard and the issue will become clearer after the completion of the inquiry.
“A Cabinet meeting was held on February 22, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. and decisions were taken to give full compensation for all damaged residential / commercial buildings and to evaluate the role of all administrative and police officers / officials during this agitation. A decision was also taken the same day to provide Rs.10 lakh financial assistance to the dependents of each innocent person died during the agitation alongwith one government job to a member of the deceased's family. The Government decided to immediately disburse an interim relief amounting upto 25 per cent of self assessed damage by the affected persons. The process of receiving online claim applications on the department's website commenced with effect from February 24. The proformas for claiming compensation were made available in the offices of Deputy Commissioners, SDMs, Tehsildars and Municipal Corporation. As on March 19, 2016, a total of 2198 claims have been received. A sum of Rs.28.17 crore has been disbursed as interim plus final compensation in respect of 1997 claims which include 1799 claims from urban areas and 198 from rural areas. The disbursal of every claim has been made directly into the bank account of the claimant through RTGS. Cent percent disbursal has been made in respect of a total of 1291 claims. On February 23, 2016, we issued directions to the representatives of every Government Insurance Company to dispose of claim application within 15 days in respect of those insured premises which have been subjected to arson, looting, damage etc. On February 23 itself, directions were issued to all banks and non-banking financial companies to immediately provide loans to those affected persons who are interested in taking loans under differential rate of interest scheme under which the rate of interest is only four per cent per annum.
“I can say with certainty that we have been able to disburse the compensation to the affected persons at a very fast pace and no other example where compensation has been disbursed at a faster rate is available.
“On February 25, 2016, as per the decision taken in the Cabinet meeting dated February 22, 2016, the Government deputed Mr. Prakash Singh, Retd. Director General, BSF and Uttar Pradesh to look into the acts of omission and commission by administrative and police officers and officials within a period of 45 days. He has already started the inquiry and I hope that he will submit his report within the stipulated period of time. Necessary action will be taken in due course.
“In the end, I would like to request all the Members to rise above personal and political interests and to resolve to stop recurrence of such unfortunate incidents in future. I sincerely believe that if we take collective decisions in the interest of the State then no anti-social element will ever dare to disturb the peace in the State:” added the Chief Minister.
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Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today said that a judicial enquiry would be got conducted to completely unearth the entire conspiracy behind the series of sad and unfortunate incidents which continued for 80 hours in February this year.
The Chief Minister was replying to the Adjournment Motion, demanded by Leader of Opposition, Mr.Abhay Singh Chautala, MLA, after the House discussed the issue for about four hours in the ongoing session of the Vidhan Sabha, here today. Apart from, Mr Abhey Singh Chautala, a number of other legislators of different political parties participated in the discussion on the adjournment motion. The Speaker Mr Kanwar Pal gave them ample time to air their views.
Mr Manohar Lal said that stern action has been initiated against the erring officers and officials. While a police personal has been dismissed under Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution of India, the Government has placed under suspension one Inspector General of Police and two Deputy Superintendents of Police and initiated further action against them. Action has also been initiated against some more police officials.
The Chief Minister said “I would like to assure this August House that our Government is capable of successfully handling any unpleasant incident. Strict and sufficient action will be taken against persons of criminal nature, innocent persons will not be unnecessarily harassed and all decisions will be taken on merit. Any police or administrative official found negligent in discharge of his duties will not be spared. Persons belonging to all 36 communities traditionally live in Haryana in harmony with one another. The Government is making all possible efforts with full strength and promptitude to re-establish the brotherhood and to heal the wounds created by these unfortunate series of incidents.”
The Chief Minister recalled, “In February this year, after the demand for reservation, the incidents, which continued for 80 hours in some parts of the State, were undoubtedly very sad and unfortunate. But to say that the incidents occurred due to willful negligence on the part of the Haryana Government, to say the least, is completely untrue and baseless. And the allegations that the response of the Government in assessing the loss due to damage caused to the innocent lives and the property or to provide immediate assistance to them is completely irresponsible and false.
“From the very start of the demand for reservation, the Government tried to resolve the issue through dialogue.The people of Haryana know that immediately after our meeting with about 70 delegates of 'Sarv Jat Khap' which was held for two hours on February 9, 2016, the delegates withdrew their proposed February 15 Haryana Bandh call. They were fully satisfied with our decision of constituting a 3-member committee under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary for suggesting ways by March 31, 2016 to fulfill their demand. Despite this, the All India Jat Sabha staged dharna on February 12,on Mayyar Railway tracks. We conducted a meeting with the agitators and the dharna got lifted on February 13. When the National Highway was blocked at Sampla the next day and later on February 15, Delhi-Rohtak Railway line as also some roads in Rohtak and Jhajjar districts were blocked, on one hand we demanded five RAF Coys from Government of India and on the other hand we decided to hold a meeting on February 17 at Chandigarh with all the Khaps, organizations and representatives of agitators related to the demand. During the three hour long meeting with about 80 delegates, we gave an assurance to them for bringing suitable Bill in the Vidhan Sabha for providing reservation. The representatives of agitators also agreed to it and happily went after giving a vote of thanks. But despite the Government agreeing to the demand for reservation, people belonging to some political parties with a view to continue the agitation, continued abetting the agitators due to which on February 18, 2016, the agitators staged a dharna at nine places on the railway tracks in the State and at 247 places on National and State Highways. The delegates, who attended the February 17 meeting told us that the agitation has been hijacked by such elements who are not listening to them.
“Therefore, a Cabinet meeting was held on February 18, 2016 and a thorough assessment of the situation was made. Immediately after that a demand was sent to the Government of India for providing 50 additional Coys of CAPF and a decision to organize an all party meeting the next day was taken. All political parties participated in this all party meeting held in Chandigarh on February 19. We gave an assurance in this meeting also to bring a Bill in the forthcoming Vidhan Sabha session. All the opposition parties stated to give their suggestions on the draft Bill. After the agreement reached in the meeting, an appeal to maintain peace and brotherhood was made. After the meeting was finished, it appeared that the peace will continue in the State.
“But just after two hours, the situation in Rohtak city became tense as people from rural areas armed with lathi, jaili and illicit weapons started roaming on the streets of the city. Some anti-social elements from the mob fired on a BSF jawan. The jawan got seriously injured. The mob did not allow the injured jawan to be taken for treatment. The mob put on fire ambulances and other vehicles. Seeing the increased level of violence, at about 2:30 p.m., the BSF deployed there, opened fire in self-defense as a result of which one person died. By 5:00 p.m., orders were issued to the Deputy Commissioners of Rohtak, Jhajjar, Sonipat, Bhiwani, Hisar, Jind and Kaithal to impose curfew, to close down internet services and to call Army. In view of the increasing level of violence, one senior police officer from Chandigarh was immediately sent to each of these districts. One senior Administrative Officer was also sent to Rohtak district. We contacted Defence and Home Ministers of the Government of India immediately. Central Armed Police Forces and Indian Army columns were deployed in all the districts during the night itself. As the Army was finding it difficult in reaching Rohtak city due to road blockades, on our special request, the Air Force helicopters were used on the late hours of 19th night for air lifting the Army.
“On February 20, as many as 100 additional Coys of CAPF and additional columns of Army were demanded from Government of India. The security arrangements were fortified in all the districts of the State. I issued clear orders that 01 to 05 No. of mixed columns of Haryana Police, Armed Police, paramilitary forces and Army, as per the need and availability, shall effectively patrol all the affected cities. These columns should be led by a police officer of the rank of DSP or above and accompanied by a Duty Magistrate. Strict action be taken to disperse and arrest the hooligans. But unfortunately, despite our best efforts the Army and the CAPF could not reach Gohana from Sonipat on the intervening night of February 20-21. Therefore, the CAPF Coys were airlifted to Gohana with the help of helicopters on the morning of February 21.
“In order to control the violent mobs, the security forces resorted to calibrated use of force at many places. During the whole series of events, a total of 30 persons died, 320 persons sustained injuries including 72 personnel belonging to police and other security forces. Due to prompt and sustained efforts, the situation was completely controlled by February 22, 2016. Probably in the history of our country it is for the first time that such a violent incident could be controlled in such a small duration. Undoubtedly, it has happened for the first time in the world history that even after getting assurance for agreeing to every demand, the agitation took such a violent turn.
“Strict action is being taken against criminals who, in the name of agitation, indulged in criminal activities. As on March 21,2016, a total of 2087 criminal cases have been registered in various police stations of the State in connection with the reservation agitation and a total of 444 criminals have been arrested. Prima facie, some facts have come to our notice which point towards involvement and planning by some leaders and workers of Congress and Lok Dal. An enquiry is going on this regard and the issue will become clearer after the completion of the inquiry.
“A Cabinet meeting was held on February 22, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. and decisions were taken to give full compensation for all damaged residential / commercial buildings and to evaluate the role of all administrative and police officers / officials during this agitation. A decision was also taken the same day to provide Rs.10 lakh financial assistance to the dependents of each innocent person died during the agitation alongwith one government job to a member of the deceased's family. The Government decided to immediately disburse an interim relief amounting upto 25 per cent of self assessed damage by the affected persons. The process of receiving online claim applications on the department's website commenced with effect from February 24. The proformas for claiming compensation were made available in the offices of Deputy Commissioners, SDMs, Tehsildars and Municipal Corporation. As on March 19, 2016, a total of 2198 claims have been received. A sum of Rs.28.17 crore has been disbursed as interim plus final compensation in respect of 1997 claims which include 1799 claims from urban areas and 198 from rural areas. The disbursal of every claim has been made directly into the bank account of the claimant through RTGS. Cent percent disbursal has been made in respect of a total of 1291 claims. On February 23, 2016, we issued directions to the representatives of every Government Insurance Company to dispose of claim application within 15 days in respect of those insured premises which have been subjected to arson, looting, damage etc. On February 23 itself, directions were issued to all banks and non-banking financial companies to immediately provide loans to those affected persons who are interested in taking loans under differential rate of interest scheme under which the rate of interest is only four per cent per annum.
“I can say with certainty that we have been able to disburse the compensation to the affected persons at a very fast pace and no other example where compensation has been disbursed at a faster rate is available.
“On February 25, 2016, as per the decision taken in the Cabinet meeting dated February 22, 2016, the Government deputed Mr. Prakash Singh, Retd. Director General, BSF and Uttar Pradesh to look into the acts of omission and commission by administrative and police officers and officials within a period of 45 days. He has already started the inquiry and I hope that he will submit his report within the stipulated period of time. Necessary action will be taken in due course.
“In the end, I would like to request all the Members to rise above personal and political interests and to resolve to stop recurrence of such unfortunate incidents in future. I sincerely believe that if we take collective decisions in the interest of the State then no anti-social element will ever dare to disturb the peace in the State:” added the Chief Minister.
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