BJP leader Dharamlal Kaushik’s mobile phone snatched during morning walk in Raipur

Police officials said a team reached the spot soon after receiving information and CCTV footage from nearby areas is being scanned to identify the accused

Updated on: May 18, 2026, 13:11:03 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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A bike-borne miscreant on Monday snatched the mobile phone of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Chhattisgarh Assembly speaker Dharamlal Kaushik during his morning walk in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur, police said.

According to police, the incident occurred near the PWD bridge when Kaushik was out for a morning walk. (@dharam_kaushik)

According to police, the incident occurred near the PWD bridge when Kaushik was out for a morning walk. A biker allegedly snatched his mobile phone and fled from the spot before he could react.

Station house officer (SHO) Civil Lines Yaman Devangan said the incident took place near the PWD bridge.

“The mobile phone of the senior leader was snatched at around 10am and we are now investigating the case,” he said.

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Police officials said a team reached the spot soon after receiving information and CCTV footage from nearby areas is being scanned to identify the accused.

Officials suspect the accused may have surveyed the area before carrying out the snatching. A search operation has been launched and police said efforts are underway to arrest the accused.

The incident triggered political reactions, with Congress leader and spokesperson Sushil Anand Shukla questioning the functioning of the Raipur commissionerate system.

He alleged that crime incidents were increasing in the city despite heightened security arrangements.

A comment from the BJP is awaited and the copy will be updated whenever it is received.

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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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