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Three Dead in Shocking Electrocution During Kabaddi Match in Kondagaon, Two Critical

A kabaddi tournament in Kondagaon district turned tragic when three young players were electrocuted and two critically injured after colliding with sagging overhead power lines. The victims, aged 18–25, were from nearby tribal villages, exposing serious safety lapses in rural infrastructure. CM Vishnu Deo Sai announced ₹5 lakh ex-gratia for families and a statewide audit of sports venues, while protests have erupted demanding ₹500 crore in safety upgrades for rural grounds.

Supreme Court Orders Preservation of Top Maoist Commander’s Body Amid Fake Encounter Allegations

The Supreme Court has ordered the Chhattisgarh government to preserve the body of top Maoist commander Katha Ramchandra Reddy amid allegations of a fake encounter in Narayanpur. The directive comes as the petitioner seeks a CBI probe to ensure transparency and due process in the state’s anti-Naxal operations.