10 held for beating tribals for stealing fish in Chhattisgarh

Seven tribals, including a boy, were allegedly thrashed with sticks in Chhattisgarh’s Balrampur district after they were accused of stealing fish from a pond, police said on Tuesday. The video of the incident went viral on Monday

Published on: Jun 22, 2021, 12:21:39 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Seven tribals, including a boy, were allegedly thrashed with sticks in Chhattisgarh’s Balrampur district after they were accused of stealing fish from a pond, police said on Tuesday. The video of the incident went viral on Monday and prompted police to act and arrest 10 people.

“The case was registered on Monday on the compliant of ones of the tribal victims. The victims are from Pando tribal community and were accused of stealing fish from a pond in the village on June 15. They were beaten by Satyam Yadav, the husband of the village Sarpanch, and others by sticks,” said Dhruvesh Jaiswal, a local police officer.

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The accused also forced the tribals to pay ₹35,000 each. Jaiswal said the accused threatened the victims with dire consequences if they approached the police.

“...the accused have been booked under the Indian Penal Code and the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.”

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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