Dongargaon police arrested a man with 34 pouches of illegal country-made liquor and seized his scooter during a checking operation near Kohka village on January 12, 2026, as part of an ongoing crackdown under the directions of SP Ankita Sharma.
A crucial meeting of Kotwars from all villages under the Dongargaon police station area was held on January 9, 2026, focusing on strengthening grassroots intelligence, ensuring regular reporting, and enhancing coordination between village administration and the police to maintain law and order.
An RDX blast threat received via email led to the evacuation of Rajnandgaon District Court and a full-scale security operation, later revealing the threat to be a hoax.
A candid statement by a Gen-Z girl from Prayagraj has gone viral on social media, emerging as a powerful symbol of perceived safety and confidence in Uttar Pradesh’s policing and governance. Her words have reignited a wider discussion on women’s security, zero-tolerance policies against crime, and the so-called “Yogi model” of governance.
Rajnandgaon Police have launched the ‘Mobile Police Station–Dialogue Campaign’ to enhance police–public interaction in rural areas, focusing on dispute resolution, crime prevention, youth intervention and awareness, with the aim of building trust and maintaining law and order at the grassroots level.
Political and constitutional debate over the possible imposition of President’s Rule in West Bengal has intensified amid law and order concerns, a Governor’s report to the Centre, and mounting political confrontation ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Rajnandgaon district achieved a rare feat during New Year 2026 by recording “Zero Incident–Zero Accident”, a result of proactive, intelligence-driven policing led by the district police well ahead of the celebrations.
Police action against small snack stall operators in Rajnandgaon has sparked resentment among vendors, who allege selective enforcement and demand equal action against all establishments violating norms, including roadside dhabas and beer bars.
To ensure a peaceful, secure and joyous New Year 2026, Rajnandgaon Police have rolled out a comprehensive, technology-driven security plan. With drone monitoring, intensified patrolling and strict enforcement, police have adopted a zero-tolerance approach towards law violations across the district.
The removal of a Shivling, Hanuman idol, and Trishul from a long-standing roadside shrine at Nandai Chowk triggered public anger and heavy police deployment in Rajnandgaon, prompting an official probe into possible intent to disturb communal harmony.
Under a district-wide peace enforcement campaign, Chikhli Police arrested an intoxicated man accused of creating public disorder in Rajnandgaon and presented him before the court. The police have reiterated that strict action will continue against anti-social elements, illegal liquor–ganja sellers, and those disturbing public peace.
Basantpur Police in Rajnandgaon conducted three strong actions in a single day under an ongoing crackdown against illegal betting, absconding warrants, and public disorder, resulting in the arrest of a woman running a satta racket, two long-absconding warrant accused, and one man creating nuisance in a public place.