Basantpur police in Rajnandgaon arrested an absconding आरोपी accused of supplying cannabis for illegal sale in the city, days after 1.323 kg of ganja was seized in the case under the NDPS Act.
Surgi police arrested a man in Rajnandgaon district with 1.86 kg of ganja and seized his scooter following a tip-off. The accused has been booked under the NDPS Act and sent to judicial custody, with authorities vowing continued action against drug trafficking.
Three Rajnandgaon police personnel have been selected to represent Chhattisgarh Police at the 73rd All India Police Aquatics and Cross-Country Championship in Hyderabad, with Mayor Madhusudan Yadav felicitating them ahead of their departure.
Rajnandgaon Police conducted a one-day training workshop for station clerks and assistants to improve record management, compliance with new criminal laws, and administrative efficiency across police stations in the district.
Rajnandgaon police arrested two women who had been absconding for two years in a land fraud case involving forged documents and fake identities. The accused were traced in the Durg–Bhilai region and sent to jail after court proceedings.
Under the direction of Superintendent of Police Ankita Sharma, Basantpur police successfully traced and returned 10 lost mobile phones worth around ₹1.5 lakh using the CEIR Portal.
Seven accused were arrested in Rajnandgaon for spreading panic by brandishing firearms in Shankarpur, with police seizing two pistols, two country-made weapons and live cartridges during a joint operation.
Rajnandgaon Police celebrated the 77th Republic Day at the Superintendent of Police Office, where SP Ankita Sharma hoisted the tricolour and conveyed greetings to officers and staff. Similar flag-hoisting ceremonies were held across all police stations and outposts in the district, marking the national festival with pride and unity.
Rajnandgaon celebrated the 77th Republic Day with grandeur at Digvijay Stadium as Assembly Speaker Dr Raman Singh hoisted the national flag and honoured 78 police personnel for exemplary service. The event featured parades, cultural performances, and cyber and traffic awareness rallies, spreading messages of patriotism, public safety, and responsible citizenship across the district.
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.
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.
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.