Chhattisgarh: Seven Naxal supporters caught in Narayanpur

Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma welcomed the death penalty verdict for all 10 convicts in the Jhiram Ghati Maoist attack case and said that it will strengthen the public's faith in the judicial system. 

The NIA Special Court in Jagdalpur on Wednesday awarded death penalty to all 10 convicts in the Jhiram Ghati Naxal attack case. The court had found them guilty on September 5 under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Arms Act, Explosive Substances Act and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and reserved its order on the quantum of punishment.

The initiative not merely aims to educate the children, but to empower them to become self-reliant and join the mainstream of society. Adopting a sensible approach towards ‘Divyang’ children, the Chhattisgarh government feels the need for a place where these children could avail the benefit of requisite therapy as well as training along with the education.

Sukma, a district once known for its challenges and inaccessible terrain, is now witnessing a transformation. This story of change includes children who were once considered outside the social mainstream.

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday demanded the cancellation of competitive exams marred by malpractices, after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested his former Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in connection with the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) paper leak scam.