A shocking incident unfolded late Friday night in the Sirka-Aragadda weighbridge area under Ramgarh police station, as armed criminals created chaos and fear. According to local sources, two assailants arrived at the scene carrying weapons and a can filled with petrol, launching a coordinated act of violence that left residents and workers shaken.
The attackers reportedly stormed into a check post in the coal mining zone, wielding firearms and carrying a petrol container. Without any warning, they discharged two rounds into the air, causing panic in the vicinity. Their motive, while not immediately clear, appeared to be rooted in intimidation or possible extortion, as such acts have been reported previously in coal-rich regions.
The situation escalated rapidly when the criminals targeted a stationary heavy-duty vehicle (Hyva) parked near the weighbridge. In a brazen act, they doused the truck in petrol and set it on fire, leading to a massive blaze that engulfed the vehicle within minutes. The flames lit up the night sky, drawing attention from nearby workers and locals who were too frightened to intervene.
Eyewitnesses reported that the entire operation—from the arrival of the perpetrators to the firing and arson—took only a few minutes. The attackers fled the scene swiftly after setting the vehicle ablaze, disappearing into the darkness before law enforcement could arrive.
Local residents and workers at the site were left terrified, as such a violent and public show of power is rare even in areas with sporadic criminal activity. Coal mining zones like Sirka have occasionally seen disputes over illegal trade or territorial control, but direct attacks of this nature raise concerns over growing lawlessness.
Police officials from the Ramgarh station reached the site shortly after being alerted. They have launched an investigation and are analyzing CCTV footage from the weighbridge and nearby locations to identify the culprits. Forensic teams are also examining the remnants of the burnt vehicle and collecting evidence from the scene.
Authorities are not ruling out the possibility of organized crime being behind the attack, possibly linked to coal smuggling or extortion rackets. The area has seen sporadic tension in the past, especially surrounding weighbridges and coal transport routes, which are often points of interest for criminal groups.
In response to the incident, police have increased patrolling in the area and are conducting inquiries with those present during the attack. Senior officials have assured the public that the culprits will be apprehended soon and strict action will be taken.
The violent act has left a deep impact on the local community. Workers in the Sirka colliery are expressing concern about their safety, and many are urging the administration to step up security in mining zones to prevent similar incidents in the future.This incident serves as a grim reminder of the ongoing risks in industrial and resource-rich areas, where criminal elements continue to threaten law and order.
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