Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Two FIRs Filed Against JLKM MLA Jairam Mahato in Dhanbad
Police in Dhanbad have filed two cases against MLA Jairam Mahato.
The cases concern alleged abusive language, a clash, and claims involving caste-based insults.
One complaint came from supporters of village head Yashoda Devi.
Another was filed by the officer in charge of Barwadda police station.
The disagreement began over allegations that Ganesh Das forged documents.
Police had detained Das for questioning.
Mahato said the viral audio was edited using artificial intelligence.
Police said they are investigating and will decide what to do next.
Two FIRs were registered against Dumri MLA Jairam Mahato at Barwadda police station in Dhanbad.
One case followed allegations by supporters of village head Yashoda Devi involving caste-based abuses and assault.
The second FIR, filed by station officer Ravi Kumar, alleges abusive language and obstruction of official duty.
The dispute began after Yashoda Devi accused villager Ganesh Das of forging documents to obtain official certificates.
Mahato said a viral audio clip was AI-edited and sought examination of police-station CCTV footage.
- Who
- Jairam Mahato, supporters of village head Yashoda Devi, and Barwadda police officer Ravi Kumar are involved in the complaints.
- What
- Two FIRs were filed against Mahato over alleged abusive language, obstruction of official duty, caste-based abuses, and assault-related allegations.
- When
- The FIRs were reported on August 25; the underlying dispute began after a complaint filed on Friday.
- Where
- Barwadda police station and Badapichri Panchayat in Dhanbad district, Jharkhand.
- Why
- The dispute followed allegations that Ganesh Das forged Yashoda Devi's signature and seal to obtain official documents, leading to his detention and a confrontation at the police station.
Police and complainants' allegations
Mahato's response
Viral audio recording
Police and complainants' allegations
Police sources said the conversation was reportedly recorded by the station officer on another mobile phone, while the FIR alleges that Mahato used extremely abusive language.
Mahato's response
Mahato claimed the viral recording was generated after editing with artificial intelligence and requested examination of CCTV and local reporters' videos.
Events at the police station
Police and complainants' allegations
The police account says Mahato arrived with supporters after Ganesh Das was detained, and a dispute escalated into a clash involving Yashoda Devi's supporters.
Mahato's response
Mahato said he had gone to the police station on Friday night to obtain information about a Panchayat-related matter.
- Accused
- Jairam Mahato, MLA of Dumri and a JLKM legislator.
- Police station
- Barwadda police station, Dhanbad district.
- Number of FIRs
- Two FIRs were registered against Mahato.
- Named accused
- The FIR filed by station officer Ravi Kumar named 10 individuals, including Mahato.
- Additional accused
- That FIR also named 40 to 50 unidentified people.
- Legal provisions
- The cases include allegations of obstruction of official duty, uttering expletives, and provisions of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
- Police response
- Dhanbad city SP Ritvik Shrivastava said the cases were under investigation and further action would follow the probe.