Collector's office set on fire in Chhattisgarh during Satnami community's protest
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Collector's office set on fire in Chhattisgarh during Satnami community's protest

India Today  

A protest by the Satnami community turned violent in Chhattisgarh’s Baloda Bazar, with angry crowds clashing with police, resulting in several injuries and significant property damage. On May 17, unidentified persons had vandalised a 'jaitkhamb', a structure revered by the Satnami community, near holy Amar Gufa in Giroudpuri dham in Baloda Bazar district. On Monday, thousands of Satnami community members rallied in Baloda Bazar, converging at the district headquarters. "On the demand of various organisations and representatives of the Satnami community, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, who also holds the Home portfolio, has ordered a judicial inquiry into the incident," the official said.

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Balodabazar violence: 7 more including NSUI leader arrested; 145 held so far
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Balodabazar violence: 7 more including NSUI leader arrested; 145 held so far

Hindustan Times  

Raipur: The Chhattisgarh Police have arrested seven more people, including a leader of the National Students’ Union of India, in connection with Balodabazar violence, which took place on June 10, officials said on Wednesday. Officials said that the police so far have arrested 145 people, including the leaders of the Satnami community, till Wednesday in connection with incidents of violence …

Bedlam at Balodabazar: a day of protest and pandemonium
6 months ago

Bedlam at Balodabazar: a day of protest and pandemonium

The Hindu  

Rakesh Dewangan, a 41-year-old office assistant at the Balodabazar-Bhatapara Collectorate in Chhattisgarh, is accustomed to long workdays. Days later, the BJP also sent a five-member probe team, which focused on “de-escalation and meeting various community leaders”. The community was satisfied with the announcement of a judicial probe too, but it is the Congress that got anti-social elements to join the …

Balodabazar protests: Satnami community's historical, political dynamics
6 months, 1 week ago

Balodabazar protests: Satnami community's historical, political dynamics

Hindustan Times  

At around 3.30 pm on June 10 in Balodabazar district of Chhattisgarh, thousands of people of from the Scheduled Caste Satnami community barged into the collector's office premises, pelted stones and burnt around 150 vehicles. Prominent Satnami leaders The influential leaders of Satnami community were mainly from the descendants of Guru Ghasidas. Another leader from the Satnami community is Guru …

Balodabazar violence: Top officers suspended for not ‘taking appropriate action’
6 months, 1 week ago

Balodabazar violence: Top officers suspended for not ‘taking appropriate action’

Hindustan Times  

Raipur: The Chhattisgarh government on Thursday suspended IAS officer KL Chauhan and IPS officer Sadanand Kumar, who were removed as the collector and superintendent of police, respectively, following the Balodabazar violence. Over 150 vehicles were set ablaze in Chhattisgarh’s Balodabazar city during violence on Monday According to the suspension orders, disciplinary action was pending against the two officers after complaints …

Chhattisgarh: District Collector, SP of violence-hit Balodabazar removed, new officials take charge
6 months, 1 week ago

Chhattisgarh: District Collector, SP of violence-hit Balodabazar removed, new officials take charge

India TV News  

The Chhattisgarh government on Tuesday changed the District Collector and the SP of violence-hit Balodabazar. District Collector Kumar Lal and SP Sadanand were removed late last night by the Chhattisgarh government as the violence in Balodabazar on June 10 drew severe criticism for the BJP-led government in the state. Govt blames Congress for violence A day after a mob set …

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