Twitter
Advertisement

Bhopal jailbreak: MP CM Shivraj Singh visits martyr Ramashankar Yadav's residence, condemns votebank politics

"It hurts when some political leaders cannot see the martyrdom of our jawans and don't see the sacrifice of Ramashankar," said MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Latest News
article-main
Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Yadav's last rites
FacebookTwitterWhatsappLinkedin

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited the residence of Ramashankar Yadav (Head Constable who was killed in Bhopal jailbreak.  

He slammed the "dirty politics" being played over the killing of eight SIMI operatives by police and said the slain men were "dreaded terrorists" who could have wreaked devastation. Speaking to reporters after paying tributes to Head Constable Ramashankar Yadav, who was killed by the activists while escaping from the Bhopal Central Jail yesterday, Chouhan said he was pained to see that certain politicians were making a "hue and cry over the terrorists but not saying a word of solace for the martyred policemen."

He said that the issue of Bhopal jailbreak is being politicised.  "I am pained to see the kind of politics being played out. Some politicians are turning a blind eye to the sacrifices of the martyrs. They are unable to see the sacrifice of Ramashankar Yadav. These were the same terrorists who first killed Shivpratap Kushwaha (policeman) in Ratlam and then they murdered Sitaram Yadav (policeman) in Khandwa and now Ramashankar Yadav.​," MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Ramashankar Yadav's funeral said. "...had there been some solidarity and sympathy for the martyred jawans...I would have understood. But, they are playing vote-bank politics over incidents like thes," he added.

Chouhan also said that he government will "take care" of the family and has announced Rs 10 lakh compensation to family, Rs 5 lakh for his daughters marriage and said that the colony will be renamed in his name.

The mortals remains of Ramashankar Yadav were later taken out for the last rites.

The CM added that those killed were "dreaded terrorists who could have wreaked devastation if they had been fully successful in escaping."

"Certain politicians are making a hue and cry for these terrorists but not lending a word of solace for the martyred jawans. I condemn such leaders and the dirty politics they are doing. But for the government and the public the nation and the state is foremost and I appeal everyone to stop playing dirty politics. Patriotism is important," he said.

Chouhan said Yadav tried to "single-handedly" fight the terrorists and stop them from escaping" and being a "dutiful officer" he laid down his life in the line of duty. "This is such a patriotic family from where two sons are still serving to protect the country's borders," he said, underling the fact that Yadav's two sons are in the army. "This colony where he (Yadav) lived will be named Shaheed Ramashankar Yadav colony and a statue of his will also be installed. Funds are not a constraint and more aid and money will be provided to the family when it is required," the CM added. 

Find your daily dose of news & explainers in your WhatsApp. Stay updated, Stay informed-  Follow DNA on WhatsApp.
Advertisement

Live tv

Advertisement
Advertisement