In a long-awaited development, the family of Tabrez Ansari, who was lynched by a mob in Saraikela district five years ago, has finally received compensation. Following the recommendation of the National Human Rights Commission, Tabrez Alam’s wife Sahishta Parveen has been awarded a compensation of two lakh rupees. The related order has been issued by the Jharkhand Home Department.
Falsely Accused of Theft and Jailed by Police
The Tabrez Ansari mob lynching case took place on June 17, 2019. Ansari was returning to his village from Jamshedpur when he was caught by some people in the village of Dhatkidih in the Saraikela area on suspicion of theft. He was tied to an electric pole and beaten. The police then sent Ansari to jail on charges of theft. His health deteriorated in jail and he died on June 22, 2019 while undergoing treatment in the hospital.
10 Convicts Sentenced to 10 Years Imprisonment
On July 5, 2023, the Saraikela court sentenced 10 people to 10 years imprisonment in this case. A fine of Rs 15,000 has also been imposed on all of them. The court of ADJ-1 Amit Shekhar of Saraikela Civil Court sentenced the convicts under Section 304 of the IPC. The 10 people convicted by the court include Bhim Singh Munda, Kamal Mahto, Madan Nayak, Atul Mahali, Sumant Mahto, Vikram Mandal, Chamu Nayak, Premchand Mahali, and Mahesh Mahali.
This long-awaited compensation provides some measure of justice for the family of Tabrez Ansari, who have been through immense suffering and loss. The conviction of the perpetrators and the awarding of compensation are important steps in preventing such heinous crimes from happening in the future.