Jharkhand man claims officer tore his papers, thrashed kin after row over SIR notice

In Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharsawan district, a dispute erupted at a Kurku block office during the SIR (Special Intensive Revision) exercise. A villager, Arshad Ansari, claimed that Circle Officer Abhay Kumar Dwivedi tore his documents and assaulted his relative during an argument over a voter details notice. Ansari, a 34-year-old construction worker, had gone to the office to inquire if additional documents were needed for the verification process.

He stated that the officer became angry and tore his notice and documents, including his Aadhaar card, voter ID, 2003 electoral roll, and land records. Ansari's relative, Sajid, also alleged that he was assaulted when he intervened. The officer, Abhay Kumar Dwivedi, denied the allegations, stating there was no such incident. Protesters gathered at the block office, raising slogans and alleging false reports about the officer being attacked by Muslims.

Dwivedi, who is also the Assistant Electoral Registration Officer, denied the assault, claiming the video showed him merely raising his hand. He appealed for cooperation during the SIR process, emphasizing that officials were working to help residents complete their documentation.