Raipur January 3, 2023: villagers in the tribal district of Narayanpur in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh have clashed with police after they hit the street opposing alleged religious conversion attempt on tribals.
District superintendent of police Narayanpur Sadananda Kumar sustained head injuries in stone throwing incident, when police tried to stop a mob yesterday from damaging properties.
Alleging that a group of people from another religious group were forcing tribal for conversion, the mob attacked a religious place belonging to a particular community and damaged properties.
When police tried to stop a mob, which were laced with traditional weapons, they attacked the police forces, in which the SP Narayanpur, a police officer and couple of other members from the forces were injured.
The situation is still tense and additional forces have been deployed in all the sensitive places, official sources said.
Inspector General of Bastar range Sundarraj P has rushed to the spot to bring in the situation under control.
Meanwhile, ruling Congress has termed the Narayanpur incident as unfortunate and blamed the BJP and the RSS for the incident.
Congress demanded stern actions against the accused involved in the incident.
Opposition BJP today demanded complete halt to the religious conversions in the state.
BJP leaders also alleged Congress party was giving protection to elements, which are behind alleged conversion in the state.
More Stories
NABARD Surveys on Rural Financial Inclusion
NABARD has published the findings from its second All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey (NAFIS) for 2021-22, which offers primary data based on a survey of one lakh rural households, covering various economic and financial indicators in the post-COVID period.
Centre gives ₹ 6070 crore to Chhattisgarh
The Central Government today released tax devolution of ₹ 1,78,173 crore to State Governments, including ₹ 6070 crore to Chhattisgarh.
CM Sai start functioning from New Residence at Naya Raipur
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai today started functioning from his new official residence, located at the Naya Raipur.
CM Sai Congratulates Haryana CM for electoral victory
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai today congratulated the Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini for the hat trick for BJP in the Haryana Assembly election, whose result was announced yesterday.
October 10 Jan Darshan cancelled
The weekly Jan Darshan programme of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai has been cancelled for October 10, official sources said today.
CM Sai discusses Industrial Police with Central Minister Piyush Goyal
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai today met the Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and discussed a range of issues, including the new Industrial Police of the state.