Chhattisgarh

Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh: Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai personally met with security personnel in Narayanpur district, expressing his appreciation for their bravery and contribution to Bastar’s peace and development. During his visit to the ITBP Battalion complex, the CM interacted with officers and jawans from ITBP, CRPF, COBRA Battalion, BSF, DRG, and CAF. Serving Dinner to the JawansIn a rare gesture, CM Sai joined the jawans for dinner inside the battalion complex and personally served them food. While interacting with the personnel, he acknowledged the challenges faced in Bastar, where many areas rich in natural resources and cultural heritage were left isolated from mainstream development due to Maoist insurgency. He praised the courage, valor, and dedication of the security fo...

Sukma (Chhattisgarh) | 30 Jan 2026 Four Naxalites, including two women, carrying a combined bounty of ₹8 lakh, surrendered along with their weapons in Sukma district on Friday, senior police officials said. The cadres, who were part of the Kistaram area committee in the South Bastar division of Maoists, turned themselves in under the state government’s Poona Margem initiative, which focuses on rehabilitation and social reintegration, said Inspector General of Police, Bastar Range, Sundarraj P. The surrendered Naxalites told police that they were motivated by the government’s surrender and rehabilitation policy.

Raipur: A major security breach has come to light at Raipur Central Jail, raising serious questions about the facility’s protocols. A young woman reportedly managed to bring a mobile phone into the jail’s visitor area to meet her boyfriend and recorded a video during the visit, which she later posted on social media with the caption: “See his reaction.” Incident During Birthday Visit According to sources, the video shows the woman conversing with her boyfriend, identified as Tarkeshwar, who is currently serving time at Raipur Central Jail. The visit coincided with Tarkeshwar’s recent birthday, prompting the girlfriend to come and wish him. During the interaction, she recorded the conversation on her mobile phone, which was later shared online, creating a stir and drawing attention to...

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: In Sarguja district, a retired deputy collector has been arrested for allegedly promoting religious conversion under the guise of a “Changaai Sabha” (prayer gathering). Following complaints by Hindu organizations, police detained 66-year-old Omega Toppo and produced her in court, which subsequently remanded her to judicial custody. According to reports, these Changaai Sabhas are organized regularly at various locations across the state. In the Naman Kala area of Gandhinagar police station, such a gathering allegedly served as a platform for encouraging people to convert to Christianity. Police have filed charges under the Indian Penal Code and Section 5(k) of the Chhattisgarh Religious Freedom Act. Conversion Allegedly Done Through Incentives Sources say part...

Bijapur, Chhattisgarh:In a major success against Left-Wing Extremism, security forces on Thursday killed two armed Naxalites during an encounter in the forested region of Bijapur district, police officials said. The exchange of fire took place early Thursday morning when a team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) launched a search operation based on intelligence inputs about the presence of armed Maoists in the southern part of the district. According to officials, the firing began around 7 a.m. after the Naxalites attempted to attack the security personnel. The security forces retaliated, leading to a fierce gun battle in which two Maoists were neutralized. From the encounter site, the bodies of the slain Naxalites were recovered along with one AK-47 rifle, one 9mm pistol, other wea...

Durg, Jan 28, 2026: Swami Nishchalanand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of Govardhan Math, Puri, has clarified the controversy surrounding Swami Avimukteshwaranand at the Magh Mela in Prayagraj. He stated that Avimukteshwaranand was not stopped from taking the ritual Ganga bath and that the incident was misrepresented in the media. Swami Nishchalanand explained that the administration had restricted the procession only to prevent potential chaos due to large crowds, not to stop the Shankaracharya from bathing. He emphasized that the situation was incorrectly portrayed, leading to unnecessary controversy. Swami Avimukteshwaranand, who had left the Magh Mela following the incident, reportedly expressed disappointment at having to depart without completing the ritual bath. Swami Nishch...

Raipur, Jan 28, 2026: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai today unveiled the Silver Jubilee Medal dedicated to the Chhattisgarh Police at the Police Headquarters. Speaking on the occasion, the CM praised the police force for their extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security across the state. Announced on Republic Day, the Silver Jubilee Medal recognizes the exemplary service of the state police over the past 25 years, particularly their bravery in law-and-order duties and anti-Naxal operations. CM Sai emphasized that the medal would serve as a lasting tribute to the dedication and valor of the force. Symbolism of the MedalThe medal is circular and silver in color. The front features the Sal tree, symbolizing strength, resilience...

Raipur, Jan 28, 2026: The ongoing strike by midday meal cooks in Chhattisgarh has taken a tragic turn, with two women succumbing to health complications during the protest. The strike, which began on December 29, was aimed at demanding higher wages, with cooks seeking an increase from ₹66 to over ₹400 per day. The deceased have been identified as Rukmani Sinha from Kusumkasa village, Balod district, and Dulari Bai Yadav from Salda-Khamaria village, Berla block, Bemetara district. Both women had participated in the protest at the Tuta Dharna site in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar. Rukmani Sinha, who suffered from blood pressure-related complications, fell ill between January 20–23 and was later admitted to Balod district hospital before being referred to Rajnandgaon Medical College, where she...

Raipur, Jan 28, 2026: In a major operation at Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested a Nigerian national carrying a substantial quantity of cocaine. The seized drugs, weighing 270 grams, are estimated to be worth around ₹25 lakh. The suspect was traveling on an Indigo flight from Delhi to Raipur when the DRI team, acting on prior intelligence, intercepted him for a search. During the inspection, the cocaine was recovered from his possession. Investigation UnderwayDRI officials stated that the arrested individual is being interrogated to determine the source of the cocaine and whether he is linked to an international drug trafficking network or was planning to supply the drugs locally in Raipur. Authorities are also examining his forw...

Three district courts in Chhattisgarh—Sarguja, Rajnandgaon, and Jagdalpur—received threatening emails claiming that bombs had been planted inside their premises. The alarming messages were sent to the official email addresses of the respective judges, prompting immediate police action. Following the threat to Sarguja District Court, the judge informed authorities, and a large police contingent, including SP and ASP officers, rushed to the scene. Security teams conducted thorough checks of vehicles, visitors, and all areas within the court complex. Dog squads and bomb disposal units were deployed, although preliminary searches have found nothing suspicious so far, according to Sarguja SSP Rajesh Agrawal. Similar threats were sent to Rajnandgaon District Court at around 11:30 AM, leadi...