Chhattisgarh police files closure report in connection with case against CM Bhupesh Baghel

In 2017, the Chhattisgarh Economic Offences Wing (EOW) had registered a case against then state Congress president Baghel and members of his family for alleged irregularities in plot allotment in Durg district.Baghel had denied the allegations

Published on: Oct 18, 2019, 14:20:47 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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The Chhattisgarh police filed a closure report on Thursday in connection with a case of irregularities against Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and his family members, which was registered two years back.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel (PTI FILE)

In 2017, the Chhattisgarh Economic Offences Wing (EOW) had registered a case against then state Congress president Baghel and members of his family for alleged irregularities in plot allotment in Durg district.Baghel had denied the allegations, saying the case was a part of a political witch hunt by the then ruling BJP and also protested in front of the EOW office in Raipur along with his family members.

“After investigation, we have submitted a closure report before the court which was duly approved by honorable court,” said Inspector general (IG) of EOW, GP Singh talking to Hindustan Times.

As per the EOW sources, the hearing of the case was going on for last two months and on Thursday the court has accepted the closure report filed by the EOW.

According to the complaint, in 1995, Baghel was the ex-officio member of Special Area Development Authority, which allotted land under Mansarovar scheme in Bhilai. The complaint had alleged that Baghel, used his political position to allot 12 plots, which were meant for lower income people, measuring over 8,000 square feet in the name of his family members.

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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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