Overview
- Raigarh police arrested five local men — Mangal Rathia, Chinesh Khamari, Premsingh Rathia, Kirti Shriwas and Vanmali Rathia — with two others reported absconding.
- Cases have been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and section 67A of the IT Act, with allegations including molestation and attempted murder.
- The incident occurred when an anti-mining demonstration in Tamnar escalated, leaving the woman constable isolated as attackers tore her uniform, an assault captured on video.
- Footage shared by the All India Mahila Congress prompted political condemnation, as the Congress questioned the state government’s record on women’s safety and law and order.
- Protests by residents from 14 villages against the proposed Gare Pelma/Gare Palma Sector‑I coal block turned violent with arson and injuries, and the district administration has begun canceling the contested public hearing.