The Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation has issued separate notices to the operator and supplier of the Mohara Water Treatment Plant following a chlorine gas turner leak at its 17 MLD filtration unit. Both agencies have been asked to explain the incident within 24 hours, failing which action will be initiated under applicable contractual and procurement provisions.
Rajnandgaon Police arrested five persons from Surgi and Usribod villages under preventive provisions of the BNSS for allegedly creating public disturbances and disrupting law and order. The accused were produced before the Executive Magistrate and later sent to the district jail following court orders.
Newly appointed Rajnandgaon Range IG Ajay Yadav assumed charge on Monday and held his first review meeting, directing officers to strengthen law and order, cybercrime control, scientific investigation, and citizen-centric policing across the range.
Basantpur Police initiated preventive action after receiving reports of suspicious activities at a property dealer’s office in Jamatpara, Rajnandgaon. Two individuals were questioned and produced before the SDM Court after police alleged they failed to provide satisfactory information and engaged in disruptive behavior.
Rajnandgaon police have arrested four alleged troublemakers accused of creating fear in the Sabjiganj market area and assaulting passersby after demanding money for alcohol. Four juveniles involved in the incidents have also been placed in protective custody under the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act.
Rajnandgaon Police ranked first in Chhattisgarh under Operation Talash after safely recovering 280 missing persons during a month-long statewide campaign conducted in April 2026.
Rajnandgaon Collector has ordered check posts, CCTV installation, and strict traffic enforcement to curb illegal transport and reduce accidents, alongside cashless treatment of up to ₹1.5 lakh for victims.
Rajnandgaon Police conducted a night-long combing operation across sensitive areas of the city, verifying over 50 suspects and arresting a long-absconding accused, as part of sustained efforts to strengthen law and order.
To curb the rising number of road accidents, Rajnandgaon Police have identified multiple high-risk accident-prone locations across the district and appealed to motorists to strictly follow traffic rules and drive cautiously.
To address the increasing population of stray dogs and related safety concerns, the Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation has sterilised 800 stray dogs in the last five months and issued fresh orders for an additional 1,000 sterilisations under its intensified animal birth control programme.
Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav and SP Mohit Garg reviewed district road safety measures, directing identification of accident-prone areas, improved lighting, traffic regulation, and strict control of stray animals on highways. They emphasized better coordination among departments to reduce road mishaps and enhance public safety.
SP Mohit Garg directed Durga Utsav Committees in Rajnandgaon to ensure Navratri celebrations remain rooted in tradition and discipline. Sound systems must be used only until 10 p.m., pandals should not obstruct roads, and strict safety, security, and cleanliness measures have been mandated.