Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule Directs CIDCO To Provide Financial Aid, Job To Family Of Tribal Man Who Died During Eviction Drive
Navi Mumbai: Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has directed CIDCO to provide financial assistance and a job to the family of Balu Rama Kambade (59), a tribal resident of Belpada in Kharghar, who died while an anti-encroachment drive was underway on October 27. However, CIDCO has denied any connection between the death and its eviction operation, maintaining that no action was taken…
Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule instructed the CIDCO to offer financial support and employment to the family of tribal resident Balu Rama Kambade, who tragically passed away during an eviction drive on October 27 in Belpada, Navi Mumbai. CIDCO, however, has denied any link between Kambade's passing and their operation, asserting that no action was taken against his residence.
The minister's remarks came following a gathering at his office on October 28, where he directed CIDCO and the Raigad district administration to compile a list of properties and occupants on government land. Belpada residents, including Kambade's family, have claimed that the eviction pushed him to his death and refused to accept his body until charges were filed under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
CIDCO remains unfazed, stating that the operation entailed the removal of an unauthorized commercial structure and a tarpaulin shed, and that Kambade was discovered injured inside and transported to the hospital with police aid. The cause of Kambade's death is still under investigation.
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