§ MR. J. A. PEASE (Essex, Saffron Walden)To ask the Secretary of State for India whether the attention of his Office has been called to the death on 4th January of Ramji Hariba, as the result of flogging received on 24th December by order of Mr. Cursondas Chhabildas, when he was convicted of theft; and whether any steps have been taken to prevent such an incident happening again.
756 (Answered by Mr. Secretary Brodrick.) I have no information as to the occurrence referred to in the Question; I will make an inquiry on the subject, but the local government have, no doubt, taken the necessary steps.