Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Haryana protesters clash with Hansi police over dairy operator murder
A man named Jeevan, who had a dairy business, was attacked and killed on August 4.
Police say about ten to twelve young people from his neighbourhood beat him with sticks and clubs.
Some suspects have been arrested, but the police still cannot find the person believed to be the main culprit.
Jeevan's family and many villagers were so upset that they said they would not cremate his body until everyone involved was caught.
On Independence Day, farmers travelled to the town of Hansi to protest and ask the Chief Minister for help.
The farmers tried to push past police to reach the celebration, and a fight broke out.
Police used batons and stones were thrown from both sides, so several people, including police officers, got hurt.
Police have registered a case against many of the protesters and say they are continuing their search for the main accused.
A reward has been offered to anyone who helps find him.
Protesters from farmers' bodies clashed with police in Hansi on August 15 while trying to force their way toward the state-level Independence Day function where Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini unfurled the tricolour.
The protest demanded the arrest of all accused in the murder of dairy operator Jeevan, whose body has not been cremated for 11 days as family and villagers refuse to proceed until the arrests are made.
Reports differ on the number of arrests - seven suspects per one account and nine per another - while alleged main accused Ramesh Sharma, reportedly close to an influential MLA, remains absconding.
Hansi Superintendent of Police Vinod Kumar and a DSP were injured; a purported video shows the SP throwing stones, which he said was a response to stone-pelting by protesters that injured five to six police personnel.
Police registered an FIR against nearly 200 people, detained several protesters, announced a Rs 50,000 reward for the absconding accused, and issued Look Out Circulars against wanted accused.
- Who
- Protesters from farmers' bodies, Hansi police including SP Vinod Kumar, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, dairy operator Jeevan (the victim), and alleged main accused Ramesh Sharma.
- What
- A protest demanding the arrest of all accused in Jeevan's murder escalated into clashes with police, who used lathi-charge while trying to stop protesters from reaching the Independence Day event.
- When
- August 15 (Saturday), during the state-level Independence Day function; the murder occurred on August 4.
- Where
- Government College ground in Hansi, Haryana; the murder took place in Surya Nagar, Hisar district.
- Why
- Protesters demanded the arrest of all accused, especially absconding alleged main accused Ramesh Sharma, and delayed Jeevan's cremation until justice is done.
Protesters and Opposition's Perspective
Police's Perspective
Police conduct and the stone-throwing video
Protesters and Opposition's Perspective
Opposition leaders and protesters condemned the lathi-charge on villagers, saying vehicles were damaged and tyres punctured; a purported video appears to show SP Vinod Kumar throwing stones, and Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda demanded action against officers if the allegations are found true after an inquiry.
Police's Perspective
The SP said police responded to keep protesters at bay because protesters were pelting stones, and that five to six police personnel sustained injuries in the clashes.
Progress in arresting the accused
Protesters and Opposition's Perspective
Protesters and the victim's family refuse to cremate Jeevan's body until all accused, especially alleged main accused Ramesh Sharma, are arrested, citing an alleged delay in his apprehension.
Police's Perspective
Police say continuous efforts are under way - ten teams have been constituted, raids are being conducted in different states, Look Out Circulars have been issued, and a Rs 50,000 reward has been announced.
- Victim
- Jeevan (Jeevan Kundu), dairy operator from Kinala village, Hisar district
- Date of murder
- August 4
- Place of murder
- Surya Nagar, Hisar district, Haryana
- Suspects arrested
- Conflicting reports: 7 (PTI report) and 9 (Indian Express report)
- Absconding accused
- Ramesh Sharma, allegedly close to an influential MLA
- Reward
- Rs 50,000 for information leading to the arrest
- Protest date and venue
- August 15 (Independence Day), Government College ground, Hansi
- Injured police officials
- SP Vinod Kumar, a DSP and an inspector
