Chhattisgarh

A bomb threat email sent to the official email ID of the Bilaspur-based Chhattisgarh High Court sparked panic across the court premises on Tuesday. The message reportedly contained a warning to blow up the court building, prompting immediate action by security and police forces. Authorities swiftly evacuated the High Court premises as a precaution. A bomb disposal squad conducted a thorough search of every corner of the building, assisted by sniffer dogs. Fortunately, no suspicious objects or explosives were found during the sweep. Superintendent of Police Rajnesh Singh informed the media that the threatening email was received at 11:50 a.m. Security personnel acted immediately, and a detailed inspection of the High Court premises was carried out. “No dangerous materials were found i...

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: In a major breakthrough against Maoist insurgency, Mallesh, a divisional committee member and supply team leader of the banned CPI (Maoist), surrendered along with other cadres at a BSF camp in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district on Wednesday. The commander personally handed over an AK-47 rifle at the Chhote Bethiya camp, marking a significant step toward restoring peace in the conflict-affected region. Formal Surrender Process UnderwayAccording to police sources, Mallesh arrived at the camp accompanied by a group of villagers and expressed his desire to reintegrate into mainstream society. While the formal surrender procedures are still pending, local social workers and two journalists played a key role in persuading the cadre to give up arms. Authorities described thi...

Raipur: The Maoist movement in India is witnessing a historic upheaval. The surrender of the Telangana cadre’s unrecognized general secretary Thippiri Tirupati, alias Devji, and Odisha in-charge Mallaji Reddy, alias Sangram, has left the organization leaderless. Under the pressure of Mission 2026, the top command of the Maoists is now likely to shift from Telangana to Mishir Besra in Jharkhand-Bihar. Telangana Cadre Loses Four-Decade Dominance For the first time, the Maoist leadership could move outside Telangana. The surrender of Devji and Sangram has created a leadership vacuum within the organization. Security agencies confirm that both top Maoists are in Telangana police custody. Devji’s exit ends the four-decade-long dominance of the Telangana cadre, which had directed Maoist ac...

Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh: In a troubling incident, 35 students at a government school in Dahdaha village, Kurud block, Dhamtari district, reportedly injured their wrists using sharp objects. The case, which had gone unnoticed for some time, came to light after a parent lodged a complaint with the authorities. Officials revealed that the injuries were first observed on February 13, when parents noticed marks on their children’s wrists. Upon investigation, the school management discovered that multiple students had deliberately harmed themselves. The matter was immediately reported to the district administration. Following the report, a team comprising district officials, education department representatives, and medical professionals visited the school. It was found that the students ha...

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: The Chhattisgarh government has announced changes to the state’s excise policy, reducing the number of annual dry days from seven to three and allowing liquor shops to remain open during festivals like Holi and Muharram. The decision has sparked criticism from opposition parties and social organizations. Under the previous policy, liquor shops were closed on major religious and national occasions, and the entire state observed a dry day. The government’s move to open shops during these occasions marks a significant departure from tradition, prompting debates about morality, social values, and revenue generation. Government’s Rationale Officials argue that the policy aims to balance regulation with challenges of enforcement and public demand. Liquor shops will...

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: The Chhattisgarh High Court has delivered a verdict in a 22-year-old Dhamtari sexual assault case, reducing the sentence of a convict previously found guilty of rape. The court reclassified the offense as attempted rape. Court’s Ruling on Penetration Hearing the appeal against the trial court’s verdict, the bench led by Justice Narendra Kumar Vyas stated that if penetration did not occur during the act, the incident should be treated as an attempt to commit rape rather than actual rape. Medical reports showed that the victim’s hymen was intact, although partial penetration with a fingertip may have occurred. Based on this finding, the High Court reduced the convict’s prison term. Background of the Case The case dates back to 2004, when a young woman in ...

Raipur/Durg, Chhattisgarh: A shocking case has come to light in Raipur, where three friends running an idli-dosa cart in Mathpuraina were discovered to be the masterminds behind multiple burglaries. The gang carried out daytime reconnaissance in rural areas of Durg and struck at night, breaking into homes and stealing valuables. Police caught the gang using CCTV footage and mobile tower tracking, and also arrested three jewelry buyers who had purchased the stolen items. Masterminds Behind 18 Burglaries The trio, led by Manish Amoria, had been targeting rural regions in Durg for several months. While selling idli and dosa in Raipur by day, they executed thefts at night in villages, stealing cash and jewelry. Manish Amoria already has 10 prior cases registered against him in Rajnandgao...

Bilaspur, Feb 9, 2026: Panic gripped residents near the old bus stand in Bilaspur when a human hand was seen emerging from a blocked drain. Initially feared to be a corpse, the scene quickly took a dramatic turn when cries for help revealed that a man was trapped alive inside. The trapped individual, identified as Ram Kumar Chauhan, a resident of the Jondhara area, is estimated to be between 32 and 34 years old. According to his account, he had been stuck in the drain for five days. Rescue Operation:Upon receiving reports, teams from the Municipal Corporation and local police rushed to the site. Using a JCB machine, they carefully broke the concrete slab covering the drain, eventually pulling Ram Kumar to safety. Onlookers watched in shock as the man emerged unharmed, despite reporte...

Raipur:In a significant judgment reinforcing the principles of Muslim personal law, the Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that a Muslim individual cannot transfer more than one-third of their property through a will, unless the remaining legal heirs give clear consent after the death of the testator. The ruling came in a long-running dispute from Korba district, where a 64-year-old widow fought a decade-long legal battle to reclaim her rightful share in her late husband’s property. Widow Challenges Alleged Fake Will The petitioner, Zaibun Nisha (64), approached the High Court after two lower courts denied her claim over the property of her late husband Abdul Sattar Lodhia, who passed away in 2004. After Abdul Sattar’s death, his nephew Mohammad Sikandar produced a will claiming...

Raipur:As the government’s deadline to eliminate Maoist insurgency from India by March 31, 2026 draws closer, security agencies are intensifying operations in Maoist-affected regions. While a large number of cadres have surrendered under the government’s rehabilitation policy, officials remain concerned that a handful of hardened leaders are still active in the forests, continuing to fuel insurgency. In Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, surrendered Maoists are now being trained in skills such as driving, tailoring, masonry, and other livelihood-based professions to help them reintegrate into mainstream society. The initiative is part of the government’s surrender-cum-rehabilitation programme, aimed at ensuring that former insurgents can rebuild their lives peacefully. 80 Maoists Unde...