Chhattisgarh Police have arrested Congress MLA Devendra Yadav in connection with the violence in Balodabazar on June 10. The arrest has sparked a political row, with former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel calling it "vendetta politics" and demanding a CBI inquiry.
Following an input that a foul smell is coming out of a house due to the deaths of cattle, the team was dispatched to the village, the statement added.
Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao said on Wednesday that the state government is considering compensation for the losses incurred during the protest in Baloda Bazaar district.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh slammed the INDIA bloc on Saturday over Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Misa Bharti's statement that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be put behind bars if the Opposition alliance comes to power.
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Rahul Gandhi, while addressing a public rally in Baloda Bazar of poll-bound Chhattisgarh, said that the abuses do not make any difference to him as his only aim is to help the poor.
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The incident took place under Palari police station limits. A child and woman are also among those killed in the accident, Baloda Bazar SSP Deepak Jha said.