Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced a formal process to identify Adivasi martyrs of the January 1, 1948 Kharsawan massacre, promising state honors and financial aid to families. This move carries political significance in the Kolhan region, where the massacre has fueled Adivasi mobilization. However, Adivasi groups remain cautious, viewing the announcement as a delayed acknowledgment of a tragedy they liken to India's 'Jallianwala Bagh' massacre, highlighting past government failures.