Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren under house arrest

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren was on Sunday placed under house arrest ahead of the proposed protests by tribal outfits against land acquisition for a state-run hospital, PTI reported citing the police. Champai’s son Babulal Soren and his supporters were also detained on their way to



Ranchi.

"Champai Soren is under house arrest as a preventive measure to maintain law and order in view of the tribal outfits' protests," PTI quoted Ranchi City Deputy Superintendent of Police, K V Raman, as saying.

On being questioned over the detention and protest, Champai said he will share all the details by evening.