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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...