An investigation into an alleged religious conversion case in Rajnandgaon has uncovered indications of a large organised network operating across multiple districts, with police seizing documents, digital evidence and high-value equipment as the probe continues.
Basantpur police solved a burglary case in Singdai village by arresting the accused and recovering ₹12,300 in stolen cash. The accused has been produced before the court and sent to jail, providing relief to local residents.
Ganesh Medical Store at Rajnandgaon’s Manav Mandir Chowk was burgled again, with thieves stealing ₹65,000 in cash just weeks after a ₹7 lakh theft. Repeated incidents at the same shop have raised concerns over city security and posed a tough challenge for police.
A high-tech cheating scandal rocked the PWD Sub-Engineer exam in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, as a burqa-clad woman was caught using electronic gadgets like a tablet and walkie-talkie to aid a candidate. The NSUI intervened, leading to police action and a formal investigation, raising serious questions about exam security.