Three men have been arrested in Chhattisgarh’s Kabirdham district for allegedly printing ₹12.50 lakh in counterfeit currency using a colour printer to repay a loan. Police said the accused had rented a room near the New Bus Stand, where they allegedly scanned genuine notes, printed copies and manually cut them before attempting to circulate them.

The alleged fraud came to light when the accused handed over ₹4.50 lakh in counterfeit ₹500 notes to Dinesh Kumar Yadav as repayment of a loan. Dinesh reportedly noticed that several notes were unevenly cut and differed in size. The paper and colour quality also appeared inferior, prompting him to approach the police.

The case is from the Pondi police outpost area under Bodla police station. Police arrested the three accused on Tuesday and recovered counterfeit currency along with equipment and other items.

Loan Repayment Exposes Fake Notes

According to police, Dinesh Kumar Yadav, a resident of Kamarakhol village, had lent ₹3.75 lakh to Ghuruwa Ram in April 2026. An agreement was also reportedly signed between the two.

When Dinesh later demanded repayment, Ghuruwa Ram allegedly assured him that the money would be returned.

On the night of August 9, Ghuruwa Ram reportedly told Dinesh that the money would be sent through Satish Kumar. Dinesh was then called to an area near a liquor shop in Pondi village.

Dinesh reached the spot at around 9 pm with his acquaintance Kailash Chandravanshi. Satish Kumar and another man allegedly arrived carrying a black bag and handed over the money.

₹4.50 Lakh in Fake ₹500 Notes

Dinesh reportedly checked the cash and became suspicious. The bag contained ₹4.50 lakh in ₹500-denomination notesthat were allegedly counterfeit.

Police said the notes were not uniformly sized and had poor cutting quality. Their paper and colour also appeared different from genuine currency.

Dinesh subsequently filed a complaint at the Pondi police outpost on August 10.

Police Interrogation Reveals Alleged Operation

Police detained Satish Kumar and questioned him. During the investigation, he allegedly disclosed that he had been working with Ramprasad alias Ramau and Ghuruwa Ram to manufacture and circulate counterfeit notes.

Based on the information provided during the interrogation, police arrested the other two suspects as well.

Investigators said the three allegedly began producing counterfeit currency in July 2026.

Rented Room Used for Printing

According to police, the accused had rented a room near the New Bus Stand for the alleged operation.

Investigators found that Ramprasad and Satish had purchased a colour printer on July 13. Ramprasad allegedly rented the room afterwards, where the three men reportedly worked together.

Police said the accused had limited computer knowledge and no previous experience in making counterfeit currency. Despite this, they allegedly used a colour printer to reproduce notes and then cut them manually.

Fake Currency Used to Repay Loan

Police suspect the accused intended to circulate the counterfeit notes as genuine currency.

As part of the alleged plan, the accused gave Dinesh ₹4.50 lakh in counterfeit notes while claiming it was repayment of the outstanding loan. Police said Satish and Ramprasad were involved in delivering the counterfeit currency.

The poor quality of the notes, however, allegedly led to the fraud being detected.

₹12.50 Lakh in Fake Currency Seized

Police said counterfeit currency was recovered from the three accused as well as from the amount handed over to Dinesh.

• Satish Kumar: ₹2 lakh

• Ramprasad alias Ramau: ₹4.50 lakh

• Ghuruwa Ram: ₹1.50 lakh

• Dinesh Kumar Yadav: ₹4.50 lakh

The total amount of counterfeit currency seized in connection with the case was therefore ₹12.50 lakh.

Police also seized a printer/photocopy machine, mobile phones and a Tata Punch EV.

Case Registered Under BNS

A case has been registered at Pondi outpost under Bodla police station as Crime No. 101/26 under Sections 179 and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Sections 178, 180 and 181 were also added during the investigation.

Police are now investigating how many counterfeit notes the accused allegedly printed and where they may have circulated them.

Investigators are also examining whether other people were involved in the alleged operation and whether the three accused had previously supplied counterfeit currency elsewhere.

The arrested accused have been sent to jail, while further investigation into the alleged counterfeit currency network is underway.

A 28-year-old man died under suspicious circumstances at his girlfriend’s house in Chhattisgarh’s Durg district following an alcohol party, police said. The incident occurred in the Anjora police outpost area.

The deceased, identified as Siddhant Daan (28), was reportedly found unconscious on the terrace of his girlfriend Anjalina Tanwar’s house after an argument between the two. Anjalina, a nursing student, allegedly slapped Siddhant during the dispute. She later found him unconscious on the terrace and attempted CPR, but he did not respond.

He was subsequently taken to a district hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

Police have started questioning the people who were present at the house at the time of the incident. The exact cause of death is yet to be established and is expected to become clear after the post-mortem report.

Couple Was Planning to Marry

According to preliminary information, Siddhant and Anjalina were in a relationship and were reportedly planning to get married.

Siddhant had previously worked in a private company but had lost his job some time ago. His mother is reportedly a government school teacher in Raipur.

Police are currently examining the circumstances surrounding his death, including the argument that reportedly took place shortly before he was found unconscious.

Alcohol Party at Girlfriend’s House

According to the information gathered so far, Siddhant went to Anjalina’s house on Monday night.

At the time, Anjalina’s friend Nimisha, who is from Raigarh, her boyfriend Gaurav, and Gracy, a resident of Borsi, were also present at the house.

The group reportedly consumed alcohol together during the night.

During the gathering, Siddhant and Anjalina allegedly got into an argument over an unspecified matter. Preliminary police inquiry suggests that Siddhant allegedly abused Anjalina while under the influence of alcohol, following which she slapped him.

After the argument, Siddhant reportedly went upstairs to the terrace.

Found Unconscious on Terrace

After some time, Anjalina went to check on Siddhant and found him lying unconscious on the terrace.

She reportedly tried to revive him and performed CPR. However, there was no response.

Anjalina and the other people present at the house then took Siddhant to the district hospital. Doctors examined him and declared him dead.

Police Informed Around 5 AM

Police received information about the incident at around 5 am on Tuesday.

A police team reached the location and sent Siddhant’s body for post-mortem examination. Following the procedure, the body was handed over to his family.

Police said the initial investigation has established that an argument took place between Siddhant and Anjalina before he was found unconscious. However, this alone does not establish the cause of death.

The post-mortem examination is expected to provide important information regarding the circumstances and possible cause of death.

Statements of Those Present Being Recorded

Police are questioning Anjalina, Nimisha, Gaurav and Gracy, who were reportedly present at the house during the alcohol party.

Investigators are trying to establish the sequence of events from the time Siddhant arrived at the house until he was taken to the hospital.

Police are also examining how Siddhant became unconscious on the terrace and whether any other circumstances contributed to his death.

Officials said the case will become clearer after the post-mortem report and statements of those present are examined.

For now, police have not established a definitive cause of death, and further investigation is underway.

The Meghalaya government has approached the Supreme Court seeking cancellation of bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the high-profile Raja Raghuvanshi murder case from Indore. Raja's brother Vipin Raghuvanshi confirmed the development on Thursday, adding that a hearing could take place as early as Friday.

Sonam Raghuvanshi, along with accomplices, had allegedly murdered her husband Raja — an Indore-based transport businessman — during what was presented as a honeymoon trip to Shillong. Shillong police arrested all the accused in the case, but Sonam and some others were subsequently released on bail. A few accused remain in judicial custody.

The bail had drawn strong reaction from Raja's family, who have consistently demanded maximum punishment for those responsible for the killing. Earlier, police had moved the Meghalaya High Court seeking cancellation of Sonam's bail, but the application did not succeed there. The state government has now escalated the matter to the Supreme Court.

Vipin Raghuvanshi said the Meghalaya government shares the family's concern that an accused in a murder case of this nature should not remain out on bail for an extended period. "Meghalaya government also does not want a girl like Sonam to remain on bail for long," he said.

The case traces back to January 24, 2025, when Raja Raghuvanshi was killed in Shillong. The Indore family had been connected through a community matrimonial listing, leading to the marriage that preceded the alleged conspiracy and murder. The case drew widespread attention for its premeditated nature and the circumstances in which it unfolded.

The Supreme Court hearing, if it takes place Friday as expected, will determine whether Sonam's bail stands or is revoked pending trial.

A 25-year-old woman has filed a complaint in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, alleging that a man from Surajpur district entered into a live-in relationship with her under the promise of marriage and later refused to wed her, citing differences in religion and caste. An FIR has been registered and police are searching for the accused.

According to the complaint filed with Gandhingar Police, the woman had been living in a rented room in the Nawapara area of Ambikapur since 2022, where she was pursuing her studies. Through a mutual friend, she came in contact with Shamsher Hussain, a resident of Bhatgaon in Surajpur district. The two grew close over time.

The woman told police that on January 26, 2025, Hussain invited her to Bhagwanpur. After spending time together there, he took her to his rented accommodation in Fundurdiari, where he allegedly established physical relations with her after promising marriage. On February 2, 2025, she moved in with him. The two lived together for nearly a year and a half — until June 12, 2026.

When she pressed him on marriage, the accused allegedly refused, telling her that their different religions and castes made it impossible. When she protested, he allegedly subjected her to verbal abuse, physical assault, and threats to her life.

Gandhingar Police Station in-charge Praveen Kumar Dwivedi confirmed that an FIR has been registered against Shamsher Hussain and that a search is underway. All aspects of the case are being investigated, he said.

The case falls under provisions related to rape and criminal intimidation. Further details are awaited as the investigation continues.

Three days after a 23-year-old woman was buried without a post-mortem in a village in Chhattisgarh's Korba district, police exhumed her body following a complaint by her family alleging murder. The case, centred on Ghurai Bai of Chhirhut village under Shyang police station limits, has set off a confrontation between the woman's natal family and her husband, with the two sides offering starkly different accounts of how she died.

Ghurai, originally from Kuma village in Raigarh district, had been married to Dilip Baiga of Chhirhut for about three years. The couple has a one-and-a-half-year-old child. She died on 16 June. The following day, her body was buried without any post-mortem examination — a fact that immediately raised suspicions among her relatives when they arrived and learned of the circumstances.

Her family filed a written complaint at Shyang police station, alleging that Dilip had frequently quarrelled with and beaten Ghurai over suspected infidelity, and that her death was not natural. They accused him of killing her and hastily disposing of the body to conceal the crime.

Police took the complaint seriously. On 19 June, a team comprising the Sub-Divisional Officer of Police, the station in-charge, the Scene of Crime unit and administrative officials reached the village and supervised the exhumation. The body was retrieved in the presence of a large number of villagers, a panchnama was conducted, and the remains were sent for post-mortem.

Dilip Baiga has denied all allegations. He maintained that his wife fell suddenly ill and died of a natural illness, calling the murder accusations entirely baseless.

The Additional Superintendent of Police confirmed that Shyang police have recorded statements from the deceased's family and registered an unnatural death case. The actual cause of death, he said, will be determined only after post-mortem and forensic examination reports are received, and further legal action will follow accordingly.

The child's future has also become a point of concern in the village. Ghurai's family has said that if the investigation confirms foul play, they will demand justice not just for her but for the infant left behind.

Balrampur Gangrape Case

In a shocking incident that has sent waves of fear across rural Chhattisgarh, a 19-year-old woman was allegedly gangraped by three youths in broad daylight inside the Kotrahi jungle on Sunday afternoon. The victim was walking with her cousin brother when the accused intercepted them, overpowered the pair, and committed the crime in front of the helpless brother.

Police have arrested all three accused, who belong to Kotrahi village in the Wardrafnagar police station area. The arrests came swiftly after the victims reached the police station and lodged a complaint.

Pair Dragged into Jungle

According to initial reports, the woman from the Basantpur police station area was heading to a relative’s house along with her fufere bhai (cousin brother) on foot through the Kotrahi jungle stretch. Around afternoon hours, two bike-borne youths stopped them and began questioning the duo aggressively.

The youths allegedly dragged both into the dense forest area. They first tied the brother’s hands and legs, rendering him immobile, before assaulting the young woman in his presence. Sources familiar with the matter said the two initially assaulted her and then called a third accomplice to the spot.

Third Accused Also Involved

The third youth reportedly reached the location shortly and also committed rape. After the crime, the trio fled the spot, leaving the traumatized siblings behind. The brother and sister somehow made their way back to Wardrafnagar and informed the police about the horrifying ordeal.

Wardrafnagar Chowki Incharge Dakeshwar Singh confirmed that a case has been registered and the three accused were taken into custody based on the victim’s statement. “All three are residents of Kotrahi village. We have sent the victim and the accused for medical examination,” he said. Further investigation is underway.

Swift Police Action

Local police acted promptly on the complaint. The accused were identified and detained within hours. Authorities have not yet revealed the names of the arrested youths, citing the ongoing probe. Medical reports of both the victim and the accused are expected to provide crucial evidence in the case.

This incident has once again highlighted the vulnerability of women in remote forested areas of the state where mobility remains a challenge, especially in daylight hours in sparsely populated jungle stretches.

Background of Similar Incidents

Chhattisgarh has witnessed several cases of sexual violence in recent months. Just days ago, a similar gangrape was reported in Raigarh district where a woman was assaulted in the presence of her husband. In that case too, multiple accused were arrested. Such recurring incidents have raised serious questions about safety in rural and semi-rural belts of the state.

Local residents expressed shock and demanded stricter patrolling in jungle routes and better connectivity in vulnerable areas. Many women from nearby villages reportedly avoid travelling alone or even in small groups through such stretches after sunset, and now even daytime travel is being viewed with apprehension.

Community Reactions and Concerns

People in Balrampur and surrounding areas are demanding speedy justice and exemplary punishment for the culprits. Social activists have called upon the district administration to strengthen security measures, including regular police patrolling in forested zones and installation of CCTV or check posts at critical points.

The district police spokesperson assured that the investigation is being monitored at senior levels to ensure no loopholes remain. “The law will take its own course and the guilty will not be spared,” officials maintained.

As the medical and forensic reports are awaited, the entire district remains tense. The victim is said to be in a state of trauma and is receiving necessary counselling and medical care.

This case once again brings into focus the urgent need for enhanced women’s safety measures in Chhattisgarh’s rural hinterland. Police have appealed to locals to provide any additional information that could help strengthen the case.

Police in Raigarh arrested a man accused of raping a woman on the pretext of marriage and refusing to marry her after she became pregnant.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh for allegedly raping a woman after promising to marry her, and later refusing to accept her when she became pregnant. The accused has been sent to judicial custody following a court appearance.

Case Registered in Punjipathra

The case was registered at Punjipathra police station after the 22-year-old victim, a resident of Dharamjaigarh police station area, filed a written complaint on Thursday. Acting on her statement, police booked the accused and launched an investigation.

Contact Began on Instagram

According to the complaint, the victim came into contact with Sagar Sarathi, a 25-year-old resident of a village in Jashpur district, through Instagram in February 2025. During their conversations, Sagar reportedly introduced himself as unmarried and claimed to work at a plant located in Tarai Maal.

He allegedly kept assuring the woman that he would marry her and keep her as his wife.

Called to Tarai Maal in July

On July 23, 2025, Sagar allegedly called the victim and asked her to come to Tarai Maal. He reportedly took her to a labourers' quarter and established a physical relationship with her after promising to keep her as his wife. Following this, the accused allegedly continued to keep her at his quarters and exploit her, treating her as his wife.

Pregnancy Led to Refusal

In August 2025, when the woman became pregnant, the accused reportedly said he was unable to support a child and sent her back to her home in Dharamjaigarh. He continued visiting her afterward and spoke of marriage, but when she asked to be taken in permanently, he allegedly told her that his first wife was also pregnant and refused to marry her.

Threats to Victim

Sources said the accused pressured the woman to convince her family to arrange her marriage elsewhere. When she refused, he allegedly threatened to kill her.

Police Action and Arrest

Following the threat, the victim approached Punjipathra police station and filed a written complaint. A case was registered, and a female police officer recorded her statement before she underwent a medical examination. Police subsequently detained Sagar Sarathi from a labour colony near Singhal Power Plant in Tarai Maal.

During questioning, the accused reportedly admitted to being in a relationship with the woman and to her pregnancy. Based on the evidence gathered, police arrested him and produced him before the court, from where he was sent to judicial custody.

Local authorities said further investigation into the case is underway, and the medical and forensic findings will form part of the evidence presented during trial.

Victims' mothers allege FIR delay, evidence tampering, VIP treatment for suspect

Chocolate Lure, Rope Restraints

Two seven-year-old girls were allegedly raped by a 17-year-old neighbour in the Sirgitti police station area of Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, in a case that has now spiralled into a serious police misconduct controversy. According to the victims' families, the accused had been luring the children with chocolate for several days before family members caught him in the act on May 27. During the assaults, the accused reportedly tied the girls with rope to restrain them.

The accused was eventually arrested on May 29 — two days after he was caught — but the families say the delay was only the beginning of a larger pattern of negligence and alleged cover-up by local police.

FIR Filed Only After Senior Officers Stepped In

Despite the family reporting the incident promptly, the Sirgitti police station did not register an FIR immediately. The victims' families spent hours moving between the police station and senior officials before a report was finally filed — and only after the intervention of higher-ranking officers. The mothers of the two girls allege that during this critical window, the station in-charge and investigating officers were focused not on arresting the accused but on mediating with his mother.

According to one of the victims' mothers, the accused's family even offered police a sum of Rs 10,000 to 20,000 during this period. She alleged that officers were receptive to the overture and that pressure was subsequently applied on the victim's family to settle the matter out of court.

Evidence Left Uncollected

In a particularly damaging allegation, the family says police were immediately informed about physical evidence connected to the assault — including rope and other items at the scene. Despite this, the Sirgitti police reportedly made no effort to seize or preserve this material. The family fears crucial forensic evidence may now be destroyed or contaminated as a result of this inaction.

A medical examination of the two girls confirmed pain and physical indicators consistent with the alleged assault. Despite this, sources close to the family say police appear to be working to weaken the case rather than build it. The accused's medical examination, they allege, was recorded as "nil."

Accused Gets VIP Treatment, Victims Sit in the Sun

The family's account paints a disturbing picture of the atmosphere inside the police station. While they were allegedly made to wait in the heat outside, the accused's mother was reportedly seated comfortably inside and allowed repeated family visits. The victims' family has named Station In-charge Abhay Singh Bais, Sub-Inspector Sheetal Prasad Tripathi and Investigating Officer Santoshi Agarwal as those allegedly responsible for shielding the accused.

Threats from the accused's side have reportedly continued even after the arrest, creating what the family described as an atmosphere of fear for the girls and their relatives.

Seven Demands Before SSP

The families have met Bilaspur SSP Rajnesh Singh to formally register their grievances. A letter has also been sent to the Union Home Minister. Their demands include transfer of the named officers, an independent investigation by a senior official, immediate security cover for the two families, seizure of all crime-scene evidence, and accountability proceedings for those responsible for the FIR delay and alleged evidence lapse.

They have also asked that the three named officials be kept entirely away from this case until any departmental inquiry is concluded.

Background: Related Case in Raipur

The Bilaspur case surfaces amid broader concerns about child safety in Chhattisgarh. In a separate incident in Raipur, a 65-year-old man identified as Abdul Sajjad Ansari was accused of raping a nine-year-old girl over five consecutive days after luring her with chocolate. Authorities in that case subsequently demolished the accused's illegally constructed shop. Both cases raise questions about the vulnerability of young children in residential neighbourhoods and the adequacy of immediate police response.

The Bilaspur case now awaits action from senior officials. Whether the SSP intervenes decisively — or the matter is quietly buried — will determine whether justice reaches two seven-year-old girls in Sirgitti.

Local police on Friday recovered the bodies of a husband and wife from a fresh grave at the village cremation ground and arrested three nephews on suspicion of murdering the couple and burying them in sacks, officials said.

Discovery at cremation ground
Villagers discovered the fresh grave late on Thursday evening while preparing to bury another deceased resident, police said. Neighbours noticed disturbed earth and recently placed shrouds and flagged the spot as suspicious. That prompted questions about two villagers who had been missing for several days, according to initial reports.

Missing couple identified
Officials later confirmed the remains were those of 45-year-old Rajaram Netam and his 40-year-old wife, Asho Bai Netam of Gariba village. Both had been reported missing after relatives could not locate them for several days, a senior officer at Sobha police station said.

Alleged killings and burial
Sources familiar with the investigation said the couple were allegedly beaten to death on June 6 with an axe and sticks by three nephews — identified as Lakhiram Netam, Raghuram Netam and Nakul Ram Netam, aged between 32 and 36. After the attack, the suspects reportedly stuffed the bodies into sacks and buried them at the village cremation ground during the night, intending to hide the crime, police said.

Tip-off to panchayat, confession
The case came to light after villagers assembled for a funeral on June 11 and noticed the fresh grave. According to the station house officer, one of the accused later told the sarpanch the truth, prompting a formal complaint and police action. “We reached the cremation ground, had the grave opened and recovered the remains,” the SHO said. The bodies were sent to the Raipur forensic laboratory for further examination.

Arrests and investigation
Police arrested the three nephews and have taken them into custody for interrogation. “We are recording their statements and piecing together the sequence of events,” the SHO said. Forensic samples and a post-mortem will help establish cause and time of death, he added. Investigators have registered a murder case and are examining family dynamics, motives and any prior disputes.

Family background
Neighbours told reporters that Rajaram and Asho Bai lived in an extended household with several siblings and relatives. The couple had no children, villagers said, and recurring disputes reportedly existed between Rajaram and some members of his extended family. Local residents said tensions had occasionally flared over household matters, though they expressed shock at the alleged violence.

Ground reaction
Villagers expressed outrage and alarm after the graves were unearthed. “We have never seen anything like this here,” said one resident who asked not to be named. The discovery has raised concerns about safety and trust within the hamlet, prompting the gram panchayat to call for swift police action.

Forensic and legal next steps
The recovered remains have been sent to the forensic lab in Raipur for autopsy and DNA confirmation, officials said. The forensic team will test for cause of death and any injuries consistent with blunt-force trauma. Police said they would await the forensic report before filing final charges and producing the accused before a magistrate.

Wider implications
Incidents of intra-family violence and clandestine burials are rare in the district but tend to provoke strong local reactions, officials noted. The case is likely to prompt closer scrutiny of family disputes in the area and may lead to additional arrests if the probe uncovers accomplices.

What happens next
Police said they expect to complete primary forensic procedures within days and will share details with the district magistrate and local administration. Meanwhile, investigators are re‑interviewing villagers, tracing movements of the accused during the week of June 6 and seeking any CCTV or witness accounts that could corroborate the timeline.

Habitual criminal changed locations frequently to evade police; total seizure valued at Rs 24,820

Raipur police have arrested a habitual offender for allegedly selling illegal liquor from a public parking area in the city, seizing country-made English liquor, cash, and a two-wheeler in a crackdown that followed weeks of surveillance and tip-offs from informers.

The arrested individual has been identified as Firoz Khan, 52, a resident of Rajbandha Maidan, who was apprehended from the parking lot of Shaheed Smarak Bhavan in the Maudahapara police station area. Authorities say he had been on their radar for some time, with multiple complaints of illegal liquor sales piling up against him.

Tip-Off Led to Arrest

Acting on information from a local informer, a police team moved in and cordoned off the area near Shaheed Smarak Bhavan's parking. Khan was caught on the spot. During a search, officers recovered 36 pouva of Goa English liquor — amounting to 6.48 bulk litres — along with Rs 500 in cash and a Honda Activa scooter bearing registration number CG 04 MK 8657. The total value of seized material has been estimated at Rs 24,820, with the liquor alone valued at around Rs 4,320.

A Pattern of Evasion

What set this case apart, according to Maudahapara police, was Khan's deliberate effort to stay ahead of law enforcement. Instead of operating from a fixed point, he had shifted to selling from different locations around the area — a move the police say was a calculated attempt to dodge detection after pressure from ongoing surveillance mounted. Officers had also installed CCTV cameras at multiple spots to track suspicious activity. The strategy, however, ultimately failed as an informer's tip gave police the lead they needed.

No Papers, No Licence

When questioned, Khan could not produce any valid licence or documentation to justify possessing or selling liquor. Police then formally registered a case under Section 34(2) of the Excise Act and placed him under arrest.

Authorities note that Khan is a known habitual offender in the locality, and complaints against him had persisted over a considerable period before this arrest was made possible through sustained ground-level monitoring.

Seizure Breakdown

The items confiscated from Khan include 36 pouva of Goa English liquor (6.48 bulk litres), valued at approximately Rs 4,320; Rs 500 in cash; and the Honda Activa scooter. Cumulatively, the seized property is assessed at Rs 24,820.

Police Warn of Continued Action

Raipur police, while announcing the arrest, also issued a public appeal urging residents to report illegal liquor trade and drug-related activity in their neighbourhoods without delay. Officials indicated that enforcement efforts against habitual offenders and unlicensed liquor sellers will continue in the days ahead, adding that community cooperation has been critical in making such operations successful.

The Maudahapara case is part of a broader push by Raipur district police to rein in unauthorised liquor trade in urban pockets, where informal networks often exploit busy public spaces — including parking lots and roadside areas — to run clandestine operations away from residential scrutiny.

Raipur Police arrest truck driver Jaydeep Singh seven months after he allegedly murdered a minor in Amanaka; primary keyword: Raipur child murder case.

A monthslong manhunt ended on Wednesday when the Raipur Police arrested a 27-year-old truck driver for allegedly murdering his married girlfriend’s four-year-old son. The horrific incident, which took place in November last year, was initially reported as a suspicious death until a recent autopsy report confirmed foul play. Investigators revealed that the accused viewed the toddler as an obstacle to his extramarital relationship with the child’s mother.

Toddler Smothered in Mother’s Presence

According to local authorities, the incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Amanaka police station. The accused, identified as Jaydeep Singh, a resident of Tatibandh, was tracking an ongoing affair with a woman who lived separately from her husband. On the night of the incident, an argument broke out at the residence. In a fit of rage, Singh allegedly grabbed a pillow and used it to block the child's nose and mouth, suffocating him right in front of the mother.

Medical Report Confirms Strangulation

The case first came to light on November 1, 2025, when the four-year-old victim, Mayank Mishra, was brought to a local hospital in an unconscious state. Doctors at the facility declared the child dead upon arrival, prompting the registration of an accidental death report (Marg) by the local police. The turning point in the Raipur child murder case came when the formal post-mortem examination report was handed over to detectives, indicating distinct signs of asphyxiation and manual strangulation.

Multi-State Evading Tactics

Following the child's death, Singh, who works as a commercial truck driver, fled the state. For nearly seven months, he successfully managed to evade the police net by constantly moving across state lines in his commercial vehicle. "The suspect kept switching locations and driving routes to throw off investigators," an official familiar with the matter stated. A special tracking team was constituted by the Raipur police chief to monitor highway toll plazas and technical data feeds connected to the driver's known routes.

Final Arrest and Confession

The breakthrough came on June 10, 2026, when cyber cell investigators and field informants pinned down Singh’s precise location near the city limits. He was intercepted by an Amanaka police team and brought in for sustained interrogation. Police sources confirmed that the accused broke down during questioning and admitted to planning the crime. Following his formal arrest, Singh was produced before a local court on Thursday and subsequently remanded to judicial custody.

A minor disagreement over children making a social media reel near a sacred Tulsi plant escalated into a violent clash between two families in Kathadih BSUP Colony, leaving two women injured. The incident, which occurred on Sunday evening, took a fresh turn on Wednesday when Bajrang Dal workers staged a protest by bringing a pig into the locality, heightening communal tensions in the area.

According to police, the trouble began around 8:30 pm on Sunday in Block No. 18 when children from a neighbouring family started filming a reel close to a Tulsi pot placed in the balcony of Parmila Sen’s house for worship. The children allegedly shook the plant pot, prompting Sen to intervene and request them to show respect for the sacred basil plant.

Argument Turns Ugly

What started as a verbal exchange quickly spiralled out of control. Sen alleged that soon after, Firdos Begum and her sister Saltanat Begum came out of their house and confronted her. The dispute turned physical, with Saltanat Begum allegedly assaulting Sen with a stick. Firdos Begum and Mehtab Khan also joined in, using blows and abuses, local police sources said.

The commotion drew neighbours to the spot. Pinky George, who tried to intervene and pacify the situation, was also attacked. She sustained injuries on her head and nose after being struck with a stick, according to the complaint filed by Parmila Sen at the Mujgahan police station.

Injuries and Police Action

Both injured women received medical attention for head injuries. Police registered a case against three individuals — Saltanat Begum, Firdos Begum, and Mehtab Khan — based on Sen’s complaint. Initial investigation indicates the clash stemmed from a seemingly trivial issue involving children and cultural sensitivities around the Tulsi plant, which holds religious significance for many Hindu households.

Officials reached the spot promptly on Sunday night and brought the immediate situation under control. No major law and order breakdown was reported at the time.

Bajrang Dal Protest Sparks Fresh Tension

The matter, however, refused to die down. On Wednesday night, Bajrang Dal activists reached the colony carrying a pig in protest against the alleged attack on the Tulsi plant and the residents. Their arrival created panic and tension in the mixed locality. The activists also performed recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa at the site.

Mujgahan police rushed to the area upon receiving information and managed to disperse the protesters, restoring calm. Authorities said they are monitoring the situation to prevent any further flare-up.

Background of the Locality

Kathadih BSUP Colony under the Mujgahan police station limits is a residential area with families from diverse communities living in close proximity. Such neighbourhoods often witness minor frictions that can quickly assume larger proportions when religious or cultural sentiments are involved. Similar incidents of localised disputes turning contentious have been reported in parts of Chhattisgarh in recent times, including a recent clash in Bhilai over a children’s quarrel that escalated into stone pelting.

Local residents expressed concern over the growing intolerance for minor issues. Many pointed out that social media trends and reel-making among youngsters sometimes overlook traditional sensitivities in shared living spaces.

Police Investigation Underway

Senior police officers confirmed that the case is being investigated thoroughly. “We have registered the FIR and appropriate action will be taken as per law,” a police official said. Both sides are being questioned to ascertain the exact sequence of events. Additional forces have been deployed in the area as a precautionary measure.

The incident has once again highlighted the delicate balance required in multi-community residential areas, where small misunderstandings can snowball if not addressed with care and mutual respect. Authorities have appealed to residents to maintain peace and cooperate with the investigation.

As the probe continues, residents hope the matter is resolved amicably without further escalation. Police have urged both parties to exercise restraint while legal proceedings move forward.