50 cows die in Chhattisgarh, opposition attacks ruling Congress government

Raipur, July 26

Godhan Nyay Yojana, an ambitious scheme of Congress-led government in Chhattisgarh, comes under controversy after around 50 cows were reportedly found dead in Bilaspur district. 

The incident took place at the district’s village Medhepur under Takhatpur development block on Saturday morning.

Sensing the incident may create controversy and give an opportunity to the opposition to attack the Congress government, senior officials including Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Janpad Panchayat, District Panchayat CEO, Tehsildar and veterinary doctors rushed to the spot. Prima-facie investigation suggested that the animals died due to suffocation while other animals, which are in serious condition, are being given medical treatment.

The claims made regarding the Godhan Nyay Yojana were just propagandas, alleged BJP leaders, adding that the government failed to make proper arrangements for its implementation at the grass-roots level.

Instead of working properly on implementation of the project, the state government was busy in showing-off, alleged BJP leaders.

BJP leaders further charged that Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel is just trying to mislead people in the name of ‘Roka Chheka’ scheme. ‘Roka Chheka’ is an age-old tradition of villagers, but unfortunately State Government interfering into the same for publicity has given a very bad name to this tradition. Unable to protect cattle has exposed State Government’s anti-farmer face.

 “State Government is responsible for the death of these bovines. All welfare schemes for cows including Godhan Yojana, Roka Chheka are running on papers. From the information received from Medhpar village, under the Roka Chheka scheme, some 100 cows were pushed into the old panchayat building, which was converted into a temporary gothan, having no proper ventilation, no fodder or water,” alleged BJP National President Dr Raman Singh. 

Voicing for stern action against those responsible for the death of cows Dr Singh said that the ruling Congress Government should undertake a reality check of its various schemes.

Senior IPS officer, family members tested positive for COVID-19

RAIPUR, July 26

A senior IPS officer in Chhatisgarh and his family members have been tested positive of contagious Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The officer was reportedly posted at Police Head Quarters (PHQ) in Nava Raipur.

According to information received, the family members of the officer seem to have contracted the infection from police personnel working at his residence but exact information about the transmission is still unknown.

It is to be mentioned here that to stem the spread of contagious disease, PHQ has been closed as lockdown was enforced. The weeklong lockdown enforced from July 22 will be ending on July 28. During this period, the officials and staff posted in PHQ have been directed to work from home.

Notably, 114 police personnel across the state have been tested positive for the virus.

All the Additional Director General, Inspector General of Police, Deputy Inspector General and Assistant Inspector General have been instructed to keep their phone in on mode. Similarly, the officials have been asked to keep contact numbers of their respective staff. In any emergency situation, the officials and staff can be asked to report the office. After completion of the lockdown period, the officials have been asked to ensure only 50 per cent attendances in their respective cells as a preventive measure.