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Chhattisgarh MLA Accused Of Assaulting Government Official

Chhattisgarh MLA Accused Of Assaulting Government Official

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A revenue official in Chhattisgarh has accused BJP MLA Ramkumar Toppo and his supporters of assault, following allegations of misbehaviour against the official by the MLA's cousin.

Thieves Steal Taps, Vandalise Congress Office In Chhattisgarh

Thieves Steal Taps, Vandalise Congress Office In Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Unidentified individuals allegedly stole 73 taps from the Congress office in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, vandalised washrooms, and left a handwritten note mocking the police.

Chhattisgarh Corporator Arrested In Murder And Body Disposal Case

Chhattisgarh Corporator Arrested In Murder And Body Disposal Case

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A corporator and three others have been arrested in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district for allegedly murdering a man and burying his body along a riverbank.

Ex-Maoist commander Bhupathi is now university coordinator in Gadchiroli

Ex-Maoist commander Bhupathi is now university coordinator in Gadchiroli

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Mallojula Venugopal Rao, a former Naxal commander known as Bhupathi, has joined Gondwana University's 'Ekal' programme in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. He will work as a coordinator to help tribal villagers secure their legal rights, including those under the PESA and Forest Rights Acts, marking a significant shift from his past as a feared Maoist strategist.

Chhattisgarh HC allows suicide abetment accused to take NEET-UG re-exam

Chhattisgarh HC allows suicide abetment accused to take NEET-UG re-exam

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court has permitted a 21-year-old man, accused in a suicide abetment case and currently in jail, to appear for the NEET-2026 examination under police escort. The court also directed jail authorities to provide him with study material. This decision came after his plea for temporary bail to take the exam was heard, with the court opting for police custody over bail due to the seriousness of the alleged offence.

Elderly Couple, Grandchildren Murdered In Chhattisgarh Property Dispute

Elderly Couple, Grandchildren Murdered In Chhattisgarh Property Dispute

Rediff.com14 May 2026

An elderly couple and their two grandchildren were allegedly murdered by two close relatives to grab family property in Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa district, police said on Thursday.

Mahadev betting app founder Sourabh Chandrakar detained in Oman

Mahadev betting app founder Sourabh Chandrakar detained in Oman

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Sourabh Chandrakar, the absconding founder of the Mahadev betting app, has been detained in Oman based on an Interpol Red Notice. Indian agencies are now working to extradite or deport him. The ED's investigation into the syndicate has revealed alleged proceeds of crime worth Rs 6,000 crore and links to high-ranking politicians and bureaucrats.

Thieves Burgle Chhattisgarh Congress Office, Steal Taps

Thieves Burgle Chhattisgarh Congress Office, Steal Taps

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Unidentified thieves broke into the district Congress office in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, for the third time in recent months, stealing 73 water taps and leaving a mocking note for the police.

BJP MLA Booked For Assaulting Official In Chhattisgarh: Details

BJP MLA Booked For Assaulting Official In Chhattisgarh: Details

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Police in Chhattisgarh have registered a case against BJP MLA Ramkumar Toppo for allegedly assaulting a revenue official. A counter-case has been filed against the official for allegedly misbehaving with Toppo's sister. The incident has sparked protests and demands for the MLA's arrest.

Lawyer Found Murdered In Chhattisgarh, Bar Association Demands Justice

Lawyer Found Murdered In Chhattisgarh, Bar Association Demands Justice

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The body of a woman lawyer was discovered in a forest area in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, with police investigating her alleged murder using a sharp-edged weapon. The District Bar Association has staged protests, demanding immediate arrests.

Terrorists target non-local labourers in J-K; 1 killed, another hurt

Terrorists target non-local labourers in J-K; 1 killed, another hurt

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

A labourer from Chhattisgarh was killed and another injured in a terrorist attack at a brick kiln in Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir. The incident involved assailants targeting non-local workers, highlighting a recurring pattern of violence in the region.

Four Die As Car Plunges Off Culvert In Chhattisgarh

Four Die As Car Plunges Off Culvert In Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Four men were killed and two others injured after their car plunged off a culvert in Chhattisgarh's Kabirdham district.

J-K: 2 migrant labourers killed in Kulgam terror attack

J-K: 2 migrant labourers killed in Kulgam terror attack

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Two labourers from Chhattisgarh were killed in a terrorist attack at a brick kiln in Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday evening. The victims, identified as Deepak Ratray and Bopinder, both in their twenties, succumbed to their injuries.

Chhattisgarh Encounter: Woman Naxalite Killed in Kanker District

Chhattisgarh Encounter: Woman Naxalite Killed in Kanker District

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A woman Naxalite was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district during an anti-Naxalite operation.

4 DRG jawans killed in Chhattisgarh blast during Maoist dump recovery ops

4 DRG jawans killed in Chhattisgarh blast during Maoist dump recovery ops

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Three District Reserve Guard personnel were killed and another injured in an IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district while attempting to neutralise it.

Son Of Congress Leader Killed In Chhattisgarh Attack: What Happened?

Son Of Congress Leader Killed In Chhattisgarh Attack: What Happened?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A son of a local Congress leader was killed and another injured after three men barged into their house and opened fire in Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa district on Friday, police said.

Ex-Maoist leader seeks lifting of ban on outfit, to write to Amit Shah

Ex-Maoist leader seeks lifting of ban on outfit, to write to Amit Shah

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Senior surrendered CPI (Maoist) leader Tippiri Tirupati alias Devji plans to appeal to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to lift the ban on the outfit. He and other surrendered colleagues aim to work legally on people's issues and have also met Telangana DGP C V Anand regarding restrictions on their movements. Tirupati, a former top commander, surrendered in February due to health issues, vowing to work within a legal framework.

Padma Shri winner rescued from abduction attempt in Chhattisgarh

Padma Shri winner rescued from abduction attempt in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Padma Shri recipient and social worker Phoolbasan Bai Yadav was rescued from an alleged abduction attempt in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon district. Police detained three individuals, including two women, in connection with the incident.

Guj CID busts Rs 1,071 cr China-linked cybercrime ring, 'mastermind' held

Guj CID busts Rs 1,071 cr China-linked cybercrime ring, 'mastermind' held

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Gujarat CID has arrested Rafiqul Alam, the alleged 'mastermind' behind 1,090 cybercrimes totalling Rs 1,071.5 crore, who was found to have links with China-based criminals and converted illicit funds into cryptocurrencies.

Man Beheads Wife And Carries Severed Head In Chhattisgarh Village

Man Beheads Wife And Carries Severed Head In Chhattisgarh Village

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A 58-year-old man allegedly beheaded his wife in Chhattisgarh's Korba district and then roamed around carrying the severed head, police said.

Top Maoist Leader Killed in Chhattisgarh: What This Means

Top Maoist Leader Killed in Chhattisgarh: What This Means

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A woman Maoist carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakh was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district.

7 Maoists, 3 DRG jawans killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

7 Maoists, 3 DRG jawans killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Inspector general of police, Bastar Range, Sundarraj P said that bodies of seven Maoist cadres have been recovered from the encounter site so far.

Gurugram Police Dismantle Illegal Arms Factory In Madhya Pradesh

Gurugram Police Dismantle Illegal Arms Factory In Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Gurugram police have busted an illegal arms manufacturing factory in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, arresting two individuals involved in producing and supplying pistols. The operation followed an initial arrest in Gurugram, revealing a wider network with multiple criminal cases against the suspects.

Nepal flash floods: 59 Mansarovar pilgrims among missing Indians

Nepal flash floods: 59 Mansarovar pilgrims among missing Indians

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Over 130 Indian nationals, including Kailash Manasarovar Yatra pilgrims and tourists, are missing or stranded in Nepal following devastating flash floods that have cut off central districts and disrupted communication links. Indian states and the embassy in Kathmandu have launched helplines to assist those affected.

Chhattisgarh Plant Blast: Death Toll Climbs To 21

Chhattisgarh Plant Blast: Death Toll Climbs To 21

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The death toll from the April 14 blast at Vedanta's power plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district has risen to 21, with several others hospitalised. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the explosion, with preliminary findings pointing to excessive fuel accumulation in the boiler furnace.

Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Acquittal In 2010 Maoist Attack Case

Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Acquittal In 2010 Maoist Attack Case

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed an appeal by the state government, upholding the acquittal of all 10 accused in the 2010 Tadmetla Maoist attack case due to lack of direct evidence and procedural lapses in the investigation.

Naxalite Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter Before Deadline to Eliminate Maoism

Naxalite Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter Before Deadline to Eliminate Maoism

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A Naxalite was killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, just two days before the Centre's deadline to eliminate Maoism from the country.

Doctor, Home Guards, Lawyer Among 19 Arrested in Bilaspur Snakebite Compensation Scam

Doctor, Home Guards, Lawyer Among 19 Arrested in Bilaspur Snakebite Compensation Scam

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Nineteen individuals, including a doctor, two home guards, and a lawyer, have been arrested in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district for allegedly orchestrating a scam that involved forging post-mortem reports to fraudulently claim Rs 64 lakh in snakebite compensation.

Wild Elephant Tramples Man to Death in Chhattisgarh Forest

Wild Elephant Tramples Man to Death in Chhattisgarh Forest

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 28-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Chhattisgarh's Surajpur district. The incident has sparked outrage among local villagers, who are demanding compensation and government jobs for the victim's family.

Chhattisgarh Government Suspends IG Over Misconduct Allegations

Chhattisgarh Government Suspends IG Over Misconduct Allegations

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The Chhattisgarh government has suspended Inspector General of Police Ratan Lal Dangi following a complaint of harassment and financial irregularities. The suspension is due to alleged violations of service conduct rules and unbecoming behaviour.

Chhattisgarh Suspends IG After Harassment Allegations Surface

Chhattisgarh Suspends IG After Harassment Allegations Surface

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The Chhattisgarh government has suspended Inspector General of Police Ratan Lal Dangi following a complaint of harassment and financial irregularities. An inquiry has been ordered into the allegations.

Odisha Police Arrest Two More In Bank Fraud Case

Odisha Police Arrest Two More In Bank Fraud Case

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Odisha Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested two more individuals in connection with a Rs 9.6 crore bank fraud case, bringing the total number of arrests to six. The accused, Surjit Roy and Sameer Srivastav, were apprehended in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, for allegedly withdrawing funds from the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) trust using forged cheques.

Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Acquittal In 2010 Maoist Attack Case

Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Acquittal In 2010 Maoist Attack Case

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the acquittal of ten accused in the 2010 Tadmetla Maoist attack case, citing lack of direct evidence and procedural lapses in the investigation.

Couple Suspected of Relationship Found Dead in Chhattisgarh Village

Couple Suspected of Relationship Found Dead in Chhattisgarh Village

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

A young couple, suspected to be in a relationship, were found dead in a village in Chhattisgarh, India, in a suspected suicide pact.

Maoist carrying Rs 5 lakh bounty killed in Chhattisgarh

Maoist carrying Rs 5 lakh bounty killed in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A Naxalite carrying a bounty of Rs 5 lakh was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, just days before the Centre's deadline to eliminate Left Wing Extremism.

What triggered deadly blast at Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh

What triggered deadly blast at Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A preliminary investigation into the Vedanta power plant explosion in Chhattisgarh points to excessive fuel accumulation as the primary cause, leading to a deadly pressure build-up.

3 cattle transporters died after...: Chhattisgarh police

3 cattle transporters died after...: Chhattisgarh police

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

The chargesheet submitted in a Raipur court on July 8 claimed the trio, who was in a truck, was chased by five accused in cars for 53km before they jumped off the bridge, the police sources said on Wednesday.

Chhattisgarh HC Convicts Amit Jogi in NCP Leader's Murder Case

Chhattisgarh HC Convicts Amit Jogi in NCP Leader's Murder Case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court has convicted Amit Jogi, son of former Chief Minister Ajit Jogi, in the 2003 murder case of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi, overturning a previous acquittal.

IAF Officer Found Dead in Chhattisgarh Home

IAF Officer Found Dead in Chhattisgarh Home

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

An Indian Air Force wing commander, Vipul Yadav, was found dead at his residence in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, in a suspected suicide. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

Chhattisgarh HC Overturns Acquittal, Sentences Amit Jogi to Life for 2003 Murder

Chhattisgarh HC Overturns Acquittal, Sentences Amit Jogi to Life for 2003 Murder

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court has overturned the acquittal of Amit Jogi, son of former Chief Minister Ajit Jogi, and sentenced him to life imprisonment for the 2003 murder of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi.