Cong MLA accused of servant's murder, no case filed
Barmer: A domestic help succumbed to burns in Jodhpur hospital, where he was admitted after Congress MLA from Chohtan, Padmaram Neghwal, allegedly slapped him and he fell into a huge pan which contained steaming tea. The police said that the post-mortem report confirmed death due to shock and burns. However, the MLA has gone "scotfree" as no case has been registered. To make things murkier, the MLA did not even inform the police about the death. According to reports, preparations were on for the marriage of the MLA's daughter. A grand ceremony was organised at Fagalia village in Barmer on June 7. During the ceremony, delay in serving tea annoyed MLA. When domestic help, Nagji Ram (20), brought tea, he was allegedly slapped by Meghwal so hard that fell into the huge vessel which contained the brew. However, Meghwal claimed that when the incident occured (near the kitchen), he was at the entrance to welcome guests. He claimed Nagji suffered an epileptic fit after which he was sent back home. However, after some time he returned to the venue. "I was not even aware of the incident. In fact when I came to know of the incident, I sent Nagji to Chohtan hospital in my car," he said. He also said he was referred to Sanchore government hospital in Jalore but the authorities there referred him to Jodhpur Hospital. While undergoing treatment at the hospital in Jodhpur, Nagji succumbed to his injuries late on Wednesday night. Meghwal said his political rivals spread this rumour to tarnish his image. SP Barmer, Santosh Kumar Chalke, said that victim's sister was present at the spot but she did not confirm the incident. The victim's father confirmed that Nagji suffered from epilepsy and often had attacks. His family members have not complained against the MLA.
Barmer: A domestic help succumbed to burns in Jodhpur hospital, where he was admitted after Congress MLA from Chohtan, Padmaram Neghwal, allegedly slapped him and he fell into a huge pan which contained steaming tea. The police said that the post-mortem report confirmed death due to shock and burns. However, the MLA has gone "scotfree" as no case has been registered. To make things murkier, the MLA did not even inform the police about the death. According to reports, preparations were on for the marriage of the MLA's daughter. A grand ceremony was organised at Fagalia village in Barmer on June 7. During the ceremony, delay in serving tea annoyed MLA. When domestic help, Nagji Ram (20), brought tea, he was allegedly slapped by Meghwal so hard that fell into the huge vessel which contained the brew. However, Meghwal claimed that when the incident occured (near the kitchen), he was at the entrance to welcome guests. He claimed Nagji suffered an epileptic fit after which he was sent back home. However, after some time he returned to the venue. "I was not even aware of the incident. In fact when I came to know of the incident, I sent Nagji to Chohtan hospital in my car," he said. He also said he was referred to Sanchore government hospital in Jalore but the authorities there referred him to Jodhpur Hospital. While undergoing treatment at the hospital in Jodhpur, Nagji succumbed to his injuries late on Wednesday night. Meghwal said his political rivals spread this rumour to tarnish his image. SP Barmer, Santosh Kumar Chalke, said that victim's sister was present at the spot but she did not confirm the incident. The victim's father confirmed that Nagji suffered from epilepsy and often had attacks. His family members have not complained against the MLA.
