Chhattisgarh cop shot dead 2 relatives with service rifle, arrested

Police said Sheshram Binjhwar allegedly fired three rounds from his INSAS assault rifle, killing his 17-year-old sister-in-law and his wife’s uncle on the spot.

Published on: Sep 10, 2025, 18:20:17 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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RAIPUR: A constable of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) has been arrested on charges of killing two relatives, including a 17-year-old girl, with his service firearm in Korba district on Wednesday, police said.

Police said the constable was assigned to report in Korba in connection with chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai’s visit but he was a no show (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

The incident took place around 11.30 am near Chhindpur village under Hardibazar police station limits.

Police said Sheshram Binjhwar, a constable with CAF’s 13th battalion, was posted in Madvarani and was deployed in Korba in view of chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai’s visit to the district. But Binjhwar failed to report for duty and instead, went to Chhindpur, where the shooting occurred.

Binjhwar allegedly fired three rounds from his INSAS assault rifle, killing his 17-year-old sister-in-law, Mandasa Binjhwar and his wife’s uncle, 35-year-old Rajesh Binjhwar.

Korba superintendent of police Siddharth Tiwari said the constable was arrested by a police team that reached the spot. Tiwari said the killings were linked to a family dispute but did not share any further details on the trigger.

Following the incident, relatives of the victims blocked the Bhilaibazaar–Umendihata road and staged a protest.

Sai was in Korba on Wednesday to chair a meeting of the Central Zone Tribal Development Authority.

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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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