In Chhattisgarh, BJP MLA’s son arrested, released on bail for hit-and-run case

Balwant Singh is son of Renuka Singh, a former union minister and legislator from Chhattisgarh’s Bharatpur-Sonhat constituency

Published on: Jan 6, 2026, 22:08:05 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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RAIPUR: Balwant Singh, 33, the son of a sitting Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator in Chhattisgarh, was arrested and released on bail in a hit-and-run case in which a motorcyclist sustained serious injuries, police said on Tuesday.

Police said a CCTV camera installed near the accident spot was had been non-functional for around 36 hours prior to the accident. (Shutterstock)

Singh was booked under sections 125(a) (act endangering personal safety of others) and 281 (rash and negligent driving) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which are bailable offences. He is son of Renuka Singh, the legislator from Bharatpur-Sonhat (ST) constituency, who was also a union minister of state for tribal affairs between 2019 and 2023.

The accident took place around 1am on Monday at Salasar Chowk when the victim, Tribhuvan Singh (34), a disc jockey, was returning home to Telibandha after work, a police officer said.

Balwant Singh was driving his vehicle from the Arang side towards Telibandha, with friends travelling with him, when the vehicle allegedly hit the motorcycle, the officer said. After the collision, the accused allegedly fled the spot in another car.

Police said a CCTV camera installed near the accident spot was had been non-functional for around 36 hours prior to the accident.

The injured biker has been admitted to a government hospital in Raipur, where his condition is stated to be serious, police said.

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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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