Marandi writes to Soren, alleging sexual exploitation of women by officials in Jharkhand prisons
Jharkhand's political landscape is currently roiled by grave allegations of systemic sexual exploitation within state prisons. Babulal Marandi, the Leader of Opposition and a prominent BJP figure, has escalated his complaints to Chief Minister Hemant Soren, alleging that officials at facilities like Birsa Munda Central Jail in Ranchi are serially exploiting women inmates and home guards. Marandi's letters claim a deliberate attempt by the administration to 'bury evidence' and shield perpetrators, while families of alleged victims face intimidation tactics. In a significant development, the Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority (JHALSA), following its own inquiry, has indicated that initial findings suggest the allegations are 'prima facie true,' lending substantial weight to Marandi's assertions.
