Rajnandgaon police arrested a tractor driver and his associate in connection with the culpable homicide of a 13-year-old minor in the Gendatola area, recovering the body and seizing vehicles worth over ₹11 lakh during the investigation.
Rajnandgaon police arrested an absconding accused involved in a housebreaking and theft case, recovering cash and the vehicle used in the crime during a targeted operation.
Dongargarh Police arrested a man accused of cheating a woman of ₹2 lakh on the pretext of securing a government job. The accused allegedly promised employment in an Eklavya Model Residential School but failed to provide the job or return the money.
Surgi Police in Rajnandgaon district arrested accused involved in thefts of agricultural equipment, including cables and pumps, from farmers’ fields, providing relief to seven affected farmers after a detailed investigation.
Rajnandgaon Police arrested two accused for operating a fake marriage bureau scam that cheated youths of lakhs of rupees using fabricated matrimonial profiles circulated through WhatsApp.
Rajnandgaon police launched a major district-wide crackdown ahead of Holi, taking action against illegal liquor trade, cannabis trafficking, weapons display and gambling. Several arrests were made and contraband including liquor and nearly 6 kg cannabis was seized.