Chhattisgarh

Bijapur, Chhattisgarh: Security forces in the Naxal-affected district of Bijapur have launched a major operation against Maoist insurgents. An encounter is currently underway in the Bhairamgarh-Indravati area, where forces have surrounded several top Naxal leaders. Following intelligence inputs regarding the presence of a significant number of Maoists in the forests and hills of the district, security personnel, including units of the Bijapur DRG, initiated a joint search operation. Both sides have exchanged fire, and the situation remains tense as forces continue to engage the insurgents. Previous Encounters and SeizuresEarlier, on Thursday, a similar encounter took place in Sukma district of Bastar, where security personnel killed three Naxalites, including a woman. During the sear...

Raipur:In a late-night crackdown, police from the Vidhan Sabha police station area in Raipur raided a private farmhouse where an alleged liquor party was underway. During the raid, the police found 15 young men and 7 young women consuming alcohol and creating a disturbance. The incident created chaos at the spot, with some of the accused allegedly arguing and misbehaving even in the presence of the police. Loud Music and Drunken Brawl Led to Police Action The incident took place at a farmhouse located in Pirda village. According to police sources, loud music, drinking, and unruly behavior during the party caused inconvenience to local residents, who subsequently alerted the police. Acting on the complaint, a joint team of the Vidhan Sabha police and the Anti-Crime and Cyber Unit reac...

Raipur: In a major success against Left Wing Extremism, security forces on Thursday neutralised three Maoists, including a woman cadre, during an intense encounter in the dense forests and hilly terrain of Golapalli in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district. According to official sources, the slain Maoists have been identified as members of the Kistaram Area Committee, considered an active unit of the banned CPI (Maoist). The operation marks another significant blow to the Maoist network operating in the Bastar region. Encounter During Search Operation The encounter broke out when District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel were conducting a search operation following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of Maoists in the Golapalli police station area. As the security forces advanced...

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has once again arrested Saumya Chaurasia, the former deputy secretary under the previous Chhattisgarh government, in connection with a massive ₹3,200 crore liquor scam. This marks her fifth detention in cases involving alleged financial irregularities totaling ₹4,364 crore. Background and Previous ArrestsChaurasia, a 2008-batch Deputy Collector, has already served 822 days in jail after being arrested by the ED on December 2, 2022, and was released on bail in March 2025. Nine months after her release, she was taken into custody again. Investigations allege her involvement in multiple scams, including illegal coal levies, the DMF scam, and accumulation of disproportionate assets. Evidence and InvestigationsAccording to the investigating agencies, Chaur...

A shocking incident has come to light from the Pachpedi area of Bilaspur district, where a 45-year-old man died due to electrocution while fishing, and his friends allegedly disposed of his body to hide the incident. The case dates back to July 2025, but was revealed only four months later after the accused themselves confessed. According to the police, the deceased, identified as Puniram Kanwar, had gone fishing with his friends—Tukchand, Sarju, Firanta Kanwar and Gopi Dhruv—near a stream close to Kukukardi Hardi village. The group reportedly used an illegal electric connection drawn from a nearby electric pole to catch fish. During the act, Puniram accidentally came in contact with the live wire and died on the spot. Panicked by the sudden death, the accused immediately removed the...

District Panchayat Chief Executive Officer and designated authority Ms. Harsimranpreet Kaur on Thursday conducted detailed hearings in cases related to financial irregularities amounting to over ₹52 lakh involving 15 Gram Panchayats, under Section 89 of the Madhya Pradesh Panchayat Raj and Gram Swaraj Act, 1993. During the proceedings, Ms. Kaur patiently heard the submissions of the Gram Panchayats, carefully examining their written replies, evidence, and supporting documents. She made it clear that in cases where satisfactory explanations are not received within one week, strict legal action will be initiated under Section 92, including recovery of government funds. Necessary directions in this regard were issued to Mr. Pankaj Namdev, In-charge of the Reader Branch. Violation of Sto...

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: The month-long Bastar Olympics is drawing to a close, showcasing a unique symbol of transformation—ex-Maoist Hidma, who has abandoned the gun for the bow and arrow, now demonstrating his archery skills. The event highlights a new path for those who have left violence behind or survived its impact. Ex-Maoist Hidma’s New Journey Hailing from Sukma district, the former insurgent, known as Muchki Hidma, surrendered earlier this year. “I am Hidma, but not that Hidma,” he said. “I am Muchki Hidma from Sukma. I surrendered this year… now I aim with a bow instead of a gun.” Hidma emphasized that he has come to understand the true meaning of freedom, no longer needing to hide or target humans. Bastar Olympics: Beyond Sports The Bastar Olympics is not just a sports ...

Raipur: The controversy involving businessman Deepak Tandon and Chhattisgarh Police officer DSP Kalpana Verma continues to escalate, with new CCTV footage emerging even as the officer dismisses all allegations as fabricated and prepares to file a defamation case. Tandon has accused DSP Verma of cheating him of ₹2 crore, along with allegedly taking a diamond ring, gold jewellery, an Innova Crysta car, and even getting a hotel property transferred in her family’s name. He has submitted WhatsApp chats and now CCTV visuals to the police as evidence. NavbharatTimes.com does not authenticate the veracity of these chats or videos. DSP Denies Allegations, Calls Them a Result of Business Dispute DSP Kalpana Verma has categorically rejected all allegations, stating that the issue originates...

DSP Kalpna Verma, a senior officer in Chhattisgarh Police, has recently been thrust into the media spotlight following allegations of a “love trap” made by businessman Deepak Tandon. The businessman claims to possess WhatsApp chats, photos, videos, and documents that suggest financial demands and discussions of divorce between him and the DSP. Profile of DSP Kalpna Verma Kalpna Verma is a young, prominent officer who has held various Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) postings, including with the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). Currently posted in Dantewada, she has previously attracted media attention during the tenure of the Congress government for her strict and focused approach to duty. Known for her disciplined service, DSP Verma has now become the subject of controversy due to t...