8 held for killing 2 in violence-hit C’garh village
The bodies of Raheem Mohammad and his son Idul Mohammad were found at a mine, a few kilometres away from the village on April 11, three days after it was rocked by communal violence.
The Chhattisgarh police on Monday arrested eight people in connection with the murder of a 55-year-old man and his 35-year-old son in the state’s communal violence-hit Biranpur village last week, police said.
Violence had erupted between Hindu and Muslim groups in the village on April 8 after a fight between schoolchildren. (Representative photo)
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The bodies of Raheem Mohammad and his son Idul Mohammad were found at a mine, a few kilometres away from the village on April 11, three days after it was rocked by communal violence.
“ The main accused, Takeshwar Sinhna, was aware that the two had gone to graze their goats. He instigated others and then started searching for them. When the accused found the two men, they first thrashed them and then bludgeoned them with stones,” Bemetra Superintendent of Police Indira Kalyan Elesela said.
Violence had erupted between Hindu and Muslim groups in the village on April 8 after a fight between schoolchildren.
A local resident, Bhuneshwar Sahu (22), was killed in the clash. Two houses were burnt down on the outskirts of the village amid a Chhattisgarh called by right- wing organisations on April 10.
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.
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