Ex-Chhattisgarh CM's son booked for rioting: Police

Kabirdham superintendent of police Mohit Garg said both Pandey and Singh were present at a rally in the town which turned violent after Bikes were torched and some houses were ransacked, prompting police to resort to a lathi charge and impose a curfew in the area.

Published on: Oct 9, 2021, 05:15:04 IST

By Ritesh Mishra, Hindustan Times, Raipur

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Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh’s son Abhishek Singh and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Rajnandgaon, Santosh Pandey, were on Friday booked for rioting and causing damage to property in connection with the communal violence in Kawardha town on Tuesday, a police officer said on condition of anonymity.

Ex-Chhattisgarh CM's son booked for rioting (AFP file photo. Representative image)

Kabirdham superintendent of police Mohit Garg said both Pandey and Singh were present at a rally in the town which turned violent after Bikes were torched and some houses were ransacked, prompting police to resort to a lathi charge and impose a curfew in the area.

“Based on initial investigation, we have booked both Pandey and Singh for rioting and damaging property, along with other leaders of Hindu outfits,” Garg said.

“The charges against me are false... People in the rally got scattered and some miscreants entered the lanes where the violence took place,” Pandey said.

Singh was unavailable for any comment.

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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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