Three separate incidents of assault and disputes have recently been reported from various districts across Chhattisgarh, leading to tension and subsequent police intervention in Bilaspur, Mahasamund, and Sarangarh-Bilaigarh.

Engineer assaulted in Bilaspur following electrocution death

In Bilaspur district under the Hirri police station jurisdiction at village Kureli, 35-year-old Aman Sahu died due to electrocution on 31 October 2026. Following the incident, villagers demanded compensation and jobs, and assaulted Milind Pandey, a divisional engineer of the electricity department. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Aman Sahu.

Clash between judge and property dealer in Mahasamund

A second incident involved a dispute and assault between the parties of Prafulla Kumar Sonwani, a judge at the Mahasamund Family Court, and property dealer Abhay Barua. Counter FIRs have been registered by both sides in connection with this case in the junior MIG area of Rajkishore Nagar.

Alcohol dispute leaves nine injured in Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

The third incident took place at village Kushbatha in Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, where a dispute broke out after individuals were stopped from consuming alcohol, leaving approximately 9 people injured. Based on complaints from both sides, police have named a total of 16 people as accused in this case.