2 persons found dead outside Chhattisgarh’s Biranpur village: Police

The state government deployed about 5,000 police personnel in Bemetara district in central Chhattisgarh following tension over the April 8 clash

Updated on: Apr 11, 2023, 13:33:37 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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RAIPUR: Two unidentified persons with head injuries were found dead on Monday near Biranpur village in Chhattisgarh where two groups clashed on April 8 leading to the death of one person, police said on Tuesday.

Shops and other commercial establishments remained closed in major cities in Chhattisgarh on Monday amid the state-wide bandh (File Photo)

“Two people were found dead outside the village. They have injuries on their head and are yet to be identified,” said Bemetara superintendent of police (SP) Kalyan Elesela. The bodies were found on Monday evening on the outskirts of Biranpur village.

The state government deployed about 5,000 police personnel in Bemetara district in central Chhattisgarh following tension after a man, Bhuvneshwar Sahu (23), was killed and three policemen injured in a communal clash that erupted on April 8, according to initial reports, over a fight between children.

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad called for a state-wide bandh over the violence and the death, asking traders to keep their shops closed on Monday. Leaders of the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supported the bandh call.

Around 1,000 police personnel are camping in the village to keep peace.

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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