Articles by Ritesh Mishra
Coal levy scam case: Chhattisgarh EOW, ACB file charge sheet, names 15 people
The charge sheet also named leaders associated with Congress, the then ruling party in the state when the alleged scam took place
![(Representative Photo) (Representative Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/19/150x84/-Representative-Photo-_1721399938185.jpg)
Published on Jul 19, 2024 08:09 PM IST
Chhattisgarh lynching case victims jumped from bridge, not beaten: Chargesheet
The chargesheet said the three cattle transporters jumped from the bridge out of fear and the accused who were chasing them had not beaten or thrashed them
![Three cattle transporters were found dead below the Mahanadi river bridge at Arang in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur in June. (Representational image) Three cattle transporters were found dead below the Mahanadi river bridge at Arang in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur in June. (Representational image)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/17/150x84/Three-cattle-transporters-were-found-dead-below-th_1721225056872.jpg)
Published on Jul 17, 2024 07:35 PM IST
Chhattisgarh cabinet decides to set up ‘Good Governance and Convergence Dept’
The cabinet has decided that the new department will include e-Review, e-Public Service Guarantee, and Digital Secretariat
![The Chhattisgarh cabinet decided to create a new department at its meeting chaired by chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai (ANI) The Chhattisgarh cabinet decided to create a new department at its meeting chaired by chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai (ANI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/09/150x84/The-Chhattisgarh-cabinet-decided-to-create-a-new-d_1720542944105.jpg)
Published on Jul 09, 2024 10:06 PM IST
Chhattisgarh ACB books 2 IAS, state civil service officer in DA case
The cases were registered based on the details of properties listed by ED in its charge sheet in the coal levy scam, an official said
![Chhattisgarh’s Anti-Corruption Branch registered the three FIRs on July 2 Chhattisgarh’s Anti-Corruption Branch registered the three FIRs on July 2](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/150x84/Chhattisgarh-s-Anti-Corruption-Branch-registered-t_1720456226873.jpg)
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 10:01 PM IST
Chhattisgarh liquor case: Cache of half-burnt fake holograms of liquor seized by ACB
The accused burnt some duplicate holograms on the instructions of Anwar Dhebar and Arvind Singh in a farmhouse of Raipur, amid fear of a raid on the premises by the Enforcement Directorate
![The fake holograms were allegedly made in a firm in Noida in Uttar Pradesh. (HT photo) The fake holograms were allegedly made in a firm in Noida in Uttar Pradesh. (HT photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/150x84/The-fake-holograms-were-allegedly-made-in-a-firm-i_1720158210366.jpg)
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 11:14 AM IST
5 Maoists killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur: Police
With this, the total number of Maoists killed in separate encounters with security forces in Chhattisgarh has risen to 138
![Police said the encounter with Maoist occurred when a joint team of personnel from different security forces was out on an anti-Naxal operation. (Representative image) Police said the encounter with Maoist occurred when a joint team of personnel from different security forces was out on an anti-Naxal operation. (Representative image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/02/150x84/Police-said-the-encounter-with-Maoist-occurred-whe_1719934156721.jpg)
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 09:00 PM IST
20-year-old stabbed to death by stalker in Chhattisgarh
The victim, who was pursuing graduation and worked at a salon in the district, was in a relationship with the accused for the last three years
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Published on Jun 27, 2024 08:51 AM IST
Balodabazar violence: 7 more including NSUI leader arrested; 145 held so far
Officials said that the police so far have arrested 145 people, including the leaders of Satnami community, till Wednesday, in connection with incidents of violence in the Balodabazar city
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Published on Jun 26, 2024 01:56 PM IST
Chhattisgarh: Maoist neutralised in Dhamtari encounter carried ₹5 lakh bounty
Dhamtari police claimed to have recovered a self-loading rifle, Maoist literature and commodities of daily use from the site of the encounter
![Security officials in a Maoist affected area. (File Photo) Security officials in a Maoist affected area. (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/25/150x84/Security-officials-in-a-Maoist-affected-area---Fil_1719289024971.jpg)
Published on Jun 25, 2024 09:47 AM IST
2 CoBRA jawans killed in IED attack in Chhattisgarh's Sukma
The incident took place around 3pm when the personnel were on road opening party (ROP) duty and were advancing from Silger camp towards Teklagudam.
![The incident took place around 3pm when the personnel were advancing from Silger camp towards Teklagudam. (HT Photo) The incident took place around 3pm when the personnel were advancing from Silger camp towards Teklagudam. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/23/148x111/The-incident-took-place-around-3pm-when-the-person_1719164577099_1719167418497.jpeg)
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 12:03 AM IST
Ritesh Mishra, Raipur
Two CoBRA jawans killed in IED blast in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma: Police
The incident took place around 3pm when the security personnel were on road opening party (ROP) duty and were advancing from Silger camp towards Teklagudam camp
![(Representative Photo) (Representative Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/23/148x111/-Representative-Photo-_1719143632069_1719143929962.jpg)
Updated on Jun 23, 2024 06:34 PM IST
Chhattisgarh Cabinet expansion likely soon; several BJP leaders in race
BJP spokesperson Sacchinand Upasane said that the Cabinet expansion will soon take place and the review of work done by incumbent ministers is going on
![Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai. (File Photo) Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai. (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/22/150x84/Chhattisgarh-chief-minister-Vishnu-Deo-Sai---File-_1719047967937.jpg)
Published on Jun 22, 2024 02:50 PM IST
6 of eight Maoists killed in Narayanpur encounter were most wanted: Police
Chhattisgarh Police identified six senior Maoists killed in Narayanpur encounter with ₹48 lakh reward. 131 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh this year.
![A security official who suffered injuries during an encounter with Maoists being treated, on Saturday. (PTI) A security official who suffered injuries during an encounter with Maoists being treated, on Saturday. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/16/150x84/A-security-official-who-suffered-injuries-during-a_1718562108723.jpg)
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 01:54 AM IST
Ritesh Mishra, Raipur
6 of 8 Maoists killed in Narayanpur encounter identified: Chhattisgarh police
Police said that two of the eight Maoists killed in Narayanpur encounter on Saturday are yet to be identified and a process of identification is going on
![A security personnel who suffered injuries during an encounter with Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur being treated on Saturday. (PTI) A security personnel who suffered injuries during an encounter with Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur being treated on Saturday. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/16/150x84/A-security-personnel-who-suffered-injuries-during-_1718549685508.jpg)
Published on Jun 16, 2024 08:25 PM IST
Chhattisgarh: 8 Maoists, 1 STF soldier killed in gunfight
Eight Maoists and an STF constable were killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh. Chief Minister vows to eliminate Maoists from the region.
![Two injured jawans were brought to Ramakrishna Hospital in Raipur on Saturday. (ANI) Two injured jawans were brought to Ramakrishna Hospital in Raipur on Saturday. (ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/15/148x111/Two-injured-jawans-were-brought-to-Ramakrishna-Hos_1718473467460_1718474117977.jpg)
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 11:30 PM IST
Ritesh Mishra, Raipur
8 Maoists, 1 security personnel killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur
Police said the gunfight started on Saturday morning in the forest of Abhujmad when a joint team of the security personnel from four districts was out on an anti-Naxal operation
![Police said the encounter lasted for over 24 hours. (Representative Image) Police said the encounter lasted for over 24 hours. (Representative Image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/15/150x84/Police-said-the-encounter-lasted-for-over-24-hours_1718455222718.jpg)
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 06:11 PM IST
Balodabazar protests: Satnami community's historical, political dynamics
The incident shines a light on the Satnami community, which constitutes nearly 12% of the SC population in Chhattisgarh
![Over 150 vehicles were set ablaze in Chhattisgarh’s Balodabazar city during violence on Monday(File 'photo) Over 150 vehicles were set ablaze in Chhattisgarh’s Balodabazar city during violence on Monday(File 'photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/14/148x111/Over-150-vehicles-were-set-ablaze-in-Chhattisgarh-_1718360618417_1718360633564.png)
Published on Jun 14, 2024 04:07 PM IST
Maoists making 12 bore iron cartridges, using it in BGL: Chhattisgarh police
Officials said that the cartridges were recovered in the recent encounter between the Maoists and the Narayanpur police
![Police said they have found 12 bore iron cartridges from the recovery made on Friday. Police said they have found 12 bore iron cartridges from the recovery made on Friday.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/11/150x84/Police-said-they-have-found-12-bore-iron-cartridge_1718110905021.jpg)
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 06:32 PM IST
No breakthrough in two cattle transporters death case: Chhattisgarh police
Two cattle transporters died and another sustained serious injury under suspicious circumstances after being allegedly chased by a mob on Friday
![Police said that they are working on some leads, but they claimed that they have nothing concrete in the case. (Representational Image) Police said that they are working on some leads, but they claimed that they have nothing concrete in the case. (Representational Image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/10/150x84/Police-said-that-they-are-working-on-some-leads--b_1718021649100.jpg)
Published on Jun 10, 2024 05:44 PM IST
Chhattisgarh police forms team to probe alleged murder of 2 cattle transporters
Two cattle transporters died and another sustained serious injuries under suspicious circumstances after being allegedly chased by a mob in Raipur district during the wee hours of Friday
![Another cattle transporter sustained serious injuries in the alleged mob attack. (Representative Image) Another cattle transporter sustained serious injuries in the alleged mob attack. (Representative Image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/08/150x84/Another-cattle-transporter-sustained-serious-injur_1717852323916.jpg)
Published on Jun 08, 2024 06:42 PM IST
Two killed over suspicion of cow smuggling in Chhattisgarh: Police
Police said the matter is under investigation as it is yet to be confirmed if they jumped from the bridge or were beaten
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Published on Jun 07, 2024 07:17 PM IST
Chhattisgarh: Early trends show BJP leading in 9 seats, Congress in 2
Rajnandgaon seat, former CM Bhupesh Baghel is leading with 8,790 votes from sitting MP Santosh Pandey while in Kanker, Congress candidate Biresh Thakur is leading against BJP’s Bhojram Nag
![Early trends show that the Congress is leading in Kanker and Rajnandgaon seats. (Representative file photo) Early trends show that the Congress is leading in Kanker and Rajnandgaon seats. (Representative file photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/04/150x84/Early-trends-show-that-the-Congress-is-leading-in-_1717476266041.jpg)
Published on Jun 04, 2024 10:15 AM IST
Police arrest Chhattisgarh activist over ‘Maoist links’
Bastar range inspector general of police (IGP) Sunderaj P said Potam, an activist in the region, is a key operative of the Maoists’ urban network and frontal organisation.
![Bastar range inspector general of police (IGP) Sunderaj P said the activist is a key operative of the Maoists’ urban network and frontal organisation. (AFP) Bastar range inspector general of police (IGP) Sunderaj P said the activist is a key operative of the Maoists’ urban network and frontal organisation. (AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/04/150x84/Bastar-range-inspector-general-of-police--IGP--Sun_1717473068558.jpg)
Published on Jun 04, 2024 09:21 AM IST
Chhattisgarh: Two suspected Maoists killed in Bastar encounter
With this incident, 118 Maoists have been killed so far this year in separate encounters with security forces in the state
![Paramilitary forces in a Maoist-affected area. (PTI File Photo) Paramilitary forces in a Maoist-affected area. (PTI File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/29/150x84/Paramilitary-forces-in-a-Maoist-affected-area---PT_1716969275072.jpg)
Published on May 29, 2024 01:25 PM IST
Chhattisgarh factory blast: 8 workers missing as family continues protest at site
Villagers and the relatives of those who are missing in the blast are protesting near the blast site in Pirda
![Such was the intensity of the blast that a 25-foot deep crater was formed at the blast site. (HT photos) Such was the intensity of the blast that a 25-foot deep crater was formed at the blast site. (HT photos)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/27/150x84/Such-was-the-intensity-of-the-blast-that-a-25-foot_1716791080054.jpg)
Published on May 27, 2024 11:55 AM IST
3 Maoists killed in 2 encounters in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region
Police have also recovered weapons, a cache of explosives and Maoist-related materials from the encounter spots in Sukma and Bijapur districts of Chhattisgarh
![The identities of the Maoists killed in both the encounters are yet to be ascertained. (Representative Image) The identities of the Maoists killed in both the encounters are yet to be ascertained. (Representative Image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/25/150x84/The-identities-of-the-Maoists-killed-in-both-the-e_1716644585067.jpg)
Published on May 25, 2024 07:13 PM IST
Seven Maoists gunned down in Chhattisgarh as forces continue offensive
Since December, 2023, there has been a clear uptick in aggression from security forces, who have created 17 new forward camps.
![The Bastar region, which includes seven districts -- Bastar, Dantewada, Sukma, Bijapur, and the nearby regions of Kondagaon and Narayanpur --- are where the core of the fight against the Maoist insurgency is focussed. (HT PHOTO) The Bastar region, which includes seven districts -- Bastar, Dantewada, Sukma, Bijapur, and the nearby regions of Kondagaon and Narayanpur --- are where the core of the fight against the Maoist insurgency is focussed. (HT PHOTO)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/23/150x84/The-Bastar-region--which-includes-seven-districts-_1716492629147.jpg)
Updated on May 24, 2024 06:00 AM IST
Ritesh Mishra, Raipur
Chhattisgarh: 7 Maoists killed in gunfight, 7 weapons seized, say police
According to a statement issued by the Narayanpur police, the encounter took place at around 11am in the forest along the borders of Bijapur and Narayanpur district
![The operation is being carried out in the Abujhmaad forest at the tri-junction of Narayanpur, Bastar and Dantewada districts (Representative Photo) The operation is being carried out in the Abujhmaad forest at the tri-junction of Narayanpur, Bastar and Dantewada districts (Representative Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/23/150x84/The-operation-is-being-carried-out-in-the-Abujhmaa_1716476545446.jpg)
Updated on May 23, 2024 08:33 PM IST
PUCL team rebuts police on Bijapur encounter, says it was extra-judicial killing
On May 12, 12 Maoists were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district
![At least 103 Maoists have been killed till May 10 this year (ANI Photo) At least 103 Maoists have been killed till May 10 this year (ANI Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/22/150x84/At-least-103-Maoists-have-been-killed-till-May-10-_1716378482435.jpg)
Published on May 22, 2024 05:18 PM IST
Chhattisgarh: 18 tendu leaf collectors killed as their vehicle plunges into gorge
The victims, mostly women, were returning to their village after plucking tendu leaves from a forest in Chhattisgarh’s Kabirdham district
![Police said four others were injured in the accident, and they were rushed to the district hospital. Police said four others were injured in the accident, and they were rushed to the district hospital.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/20/150x84/Police-said-four-others-were-injured-in-the-accide_1716202431451.jpg)
Updated on May 20, 2024 04:24 PM IST