Victim had beaten the accused earlier in the day for roaming naked; attacker retaliated with 30-35 stick blows on head while victim slept on platform

A 40-year-old laborer was beaten to death in broad daylight on Monday in Korba, Chhattisgarh, in a brutal revenge attack that was captured on live video. The incident occurred on a platform under the railway overbridge in the city.

The victim, Rajesh Maharaj, a daily wage laborer, was sleeping on the platform in an inebriated state when the accused, Bharat Sahu (38), allegedly struck him 30 to 35 times on the head with a wooden stick.

According to police, the attack was a retaliation for an earlier altercation that morning. Rajesh had beaten Bharat after finding him wandering naked in a drunken state. The argument escalated when Rajesh kicked and punched Bharat, who then left the spot.

In the afternoon, Rajesh was sleeping on the platform as usual. Bharat arrived, sat beside him for some time, and then suddenly picked up a wooden stick and launched a relentless attack on Rajesh's head. Bystanders present at the scene attempted to stop the assault and catch the accused, but Bharat managed to flee.

Police were informed about the incident and a team from Kotwali police station, led by TI M.B. Patel, arrived at the scene. The body was sent for post-mortem examination.

CCTV footage leads to arrest

Using CCTV footage and the live video that surfaced online, police identified the accused and arrested him. According to police sources, the two had a history of disputes and physical altercations.

"The victim and accused had several fights in the past. In the morning, the victim assaulted the accused for roaming naked in public. The accused waited and retaliated in the afternoon," a police officer said.

The accused will be produced in court and sent to jail.

Similar crime in Chhattisgarh

In a similar incident, a fish trader was stabbed to death by his workers in Dhamtari district. The accused, angry over unpaid wages and the trader's behavior, allegedly stabbed the trader more than 40 times with knives, causing severe injuries.

A spine-chilling road tragedy has shaken the Balod district of Chhattisgarh. On the Dalli Rajhara-Bhanupratappur main road, a speeding 14-wheeler truck crushed a moped rider, dragging him for nearly 50 meters. the victim, a watchman for the Forest Department, died on the spot in an accident so violent that remains were scattered across the highway.

The Balod road accident was captured on live CCTV, sparking massive outrage among local residents who hit the streets in protest.

A Healer’s Tragic End

The victim has been identified as 53-year-old Shyam Singh Masiyare, a resident of Parsada village. Beyond his role as a watchman at the Forest Department nursery, Shyam Singh was a well-known local Vaidya (traditional healer). People from far and wide visited him for his Ayurvedic expertise.

On the day of the incident, March 5, he had gone to the Dondi area to collect medicinal herbs. As he was transitioning from a dirt path onto the main road on his moped, a speeding truck (CG04 LM 3499) coming from Dalli Rajhara struck him head-on.

Dragged to Death: The Chilling Details

According to police reports and the truck accident video from nearby surveillance cameras, the impact was so severe that the moped became lodged in the truck’s front wheels. Instead of braking, the driver continued to speed, dragging Shyam Singh for approximately 50 meters toward the local Ram Temple.

By the time the truck came to a halt, the victim's body was mutilated beyond recognition. Although locals rushed him to the hospital via ambulance, doctors declared him dead on arrival.

Public Outrage: Dondi Road Protest

As news of the gruesome death spread, an atmosphere of anger engulfed the region. A large number of ward residents and local traders initiated a Dondi road protest, blocking the main highway.

Key Demands from Protesters:

• Strict speed limits for heavy mining vehicles.

• Installation of speed breakers and safety signals in residential zones.

• Immediate compensation for the victim's family.

During the blockade, mining vehicles were completely halted, though general traffic was eventually allowed to pass after administrative intervention. The SDM and police officials arrived on the scene around 10:40 AM to pacify the crowd and promise stricter enforcement of traffic laws.

Expert Perspective: The Cost of Speed

This incident highlights a disturbing trend in Chhattisgarh news regarding road safety. Heavy vehicles frequently transit through narrow town roads at high speeds to meet mining deadlines, often ignoring local commuters.

"Road safety isn't just about signs; it's about the accountability of heavy vehicle operators in residential corridors," says a local safety advocate. "Losing a traditional healer and a dedicated worker like Shyam Singh is a loss for the entire community's heritage."

The Balod tragedy serves as a grim reminder of the dangers posed by unregulated heavy traffic. While the police have registered a case against the truck driver, the community remains on edge, demanding long-term infrastructure changes to prevent another life from being dragged away.