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Chhattisgarh: Chargesheet in tribal murder case links SDM to ‘illegal bauxite commission’ | India News

Chhattisgarh: Chargesheet in tribal murder case links SDM to ‘illegal bauxite commission’ | India News

2 min readRaipurMay 21, 2026 04:27 AM IST Months after a Chhattisgarh sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) and three others were arrested for beating a 62-year-old tribal man to death, a chargesheet alleges the killing took place during an attempt to extort a “commission” linked to illegal bauxite transport in the area. The accused, SDM Karun Dahariya, a State Administrative Service Officer, and his three associates were arrested for the murder of Karan Ram alias Ramnaresh and injuring two men on February 15 this year in a jungle area next to Hanspur village on the Chhattisgarh-Jharkhand border. The victims were allegedly assaulted after they stopped a truck carrying illegal bauxite, leading to the killing. Balrampur SP Vaibhav Banker said Dahariya had seized the truck from Jharkhand and brought it to Chhattisgarh without permission. The truck owner allegedly suspected robbery and contacted the three victims, who tried to stop the truck in Hanspur, prompting Dahariya to reach the spot. He had previously demanded a “commission” from the truck owner. In his defence, Dahariya allegedly told police that he …

Shimla SDM Oshin Sharma Under Scanner For ‘Product Promotion’ Video On Social Media, Probe Ordered | Shimla News

Shimla SDM Oshin Sharma Under Scanner For ‘Product Promotion’ Video On Social Media, Probe Ordered | Shimla News

Last Updated:February 27, 2026, 16:43 IST Oshin Sharma, currently posted as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Shimla, had shared a promotional video on her social media account targetting gym-goers Oshin Sharma is considered one of the more prominent officers in the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service and enjoys a significant presence on social media. (News18 Hindi) Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service (HPAS) officer Oshin Sharma has come under scrutiny after allegedly promoting a private company’s product on social media while serving in a government post. Sharma, currently posted as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Shimla, had shared a promotional video on her social media account targetting gym-goers. According to a report by Amar Ujala, the matter was brought to the notice of the state government. The video has since been deleted. The report stated that a complaint was submitted to the authorities, following which Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta ordered an enquiry into the matter. Gupta confirmed that the complaint was received and the concerned department was then directed to examine the issue. Questions have been raised over whether the …

SDM among 4 held for beating man to death during raid in Chhattisgarh| India News

SDM among 4 held for beating man to death during raid in Chhattisgarh| India News

A Sub-Divisional Magistrate and three other individuals have been arrested in connection with the death of a 60-year-old man after he was beaten up with sticks during a raid against illegal mining in Chhattisgarh’s Balrampur district, police said on Monday. The four accused were arrested after the investigation and booked for murder, the police officer added. (HT Photo/Representational Image) The accused persons are identified as Kusmi SDM Karun Dahariya, a State Administrative Service Officer, and private persons- Vicky Singh alias Ajay Pratap Singh, Manjeet Kumar Yadav, and Sudip Yadav. Acting on information, Dahariya, Singh, Manjeet, and Sudip had left for Hanspur village in the SDM’s official vehicle late Sunday night, said Balrampur District Superintendent of Police Vaibhav Banker. “When they reached near the village, they accused villagers of illegally mining and transporting bauxite and began beating them with sticks, leaving Ram alias Ramnaresh, Ajit Ram (60), and Akash Agariya (20) injured,” he said. While Ramnaresh was declared dead by doctors at a hospital in Kusmi, the two others are undergoing treatment. The four accused were …

Killed in road mishap, Ayodhya man’s family accuses SDM of harassment

Killed in road mishap, Ayodhya man’s family accuses SDM of harassment

Mar 24, 2025 07:34 AM IST Shivam Yadav was struck by a truck while returning from work. At the hospital, Shivam’s family blamed the SDM for his death, suggesting that persistent harassment had deeply upset Shivam The kin of slain CRPF head constable Raj Kumar Yadav have accused a sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) in Ayodhya district of harassing the latter’s son, who was killed in a road accident on Saturday. They claimed that they had lodged complaints against the harassment with the district magistrate, too, but no action was taken against the official. Killed in road mishap, Ayodhya man’s family accuses SDM of harassment Shivam Yadav was struck by a truck while returning from work, near Saadatganj on the Faizabad-Lucknow highway on Saturday evening. He was rushed to the district hospital, where doctors declared him dead around 8 pm, police said. Shivam was a clerk in the office of Sohawal SDM Abhishek Singh. At the hospital, Shivam’s family blamed the SDM for his death, suggesting that persistent harassment had deeply upset Shivam. Raj Kumar, Shivam’s father, …

SDM slap row: Violence in Tonk after MLA candidate’s arrest

SDM slap row: Violence in Tonk after MLA candidate’s arrest

Independent MLA candidate Naresh Meena was arrested following high drama and violence on Thursday, a day after he slapped an SDM during polling in Rajasthan`s Tonk district and set in motion differing protests from both his supporters and Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) officials. The tension started Wednesday afternoon after Meena caught SDM Malpura Amit Chaudhary by the collar and slapped him in full view of camera crews, continued through the night and well into Thursday. Work across government offices in the state was hit in the morning with officials of the RAS Association and allied services going on a pen-down strike demanding that Meena be arrested. They said they would continue till a meeting with Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. Ranged against them were Meena`s alleged supporters. About 60 two-wheelers and 18 four-wheelers, including police vehicles, were torched in the violence that erupted outside the polling booth in Samravta village in the Deoli-Uniara Assembly. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, …

Rajasthan bypoll: Independent MLA candidate Naresh Meena who slapped SDM in Tonk arrested | Latest News India

Rajasthan bypoll: Independent MLA candidate Naresh Meena who slapped SDM in Tonk arrested | Latest News India

Nov 14, 2024 12:39 PM IST Rajasthan bypoll: Independent MLA candidate Naresh Meena who slapped SDM in Tonk arrested Rajasthan bypoll: Independent MLA candidate Naresh Meena who slapped SDM in Tonk arrested. HT Image This is a developing story. More details are awaited. Get Current Updates on… See more News / India News / Rajasthan bypoll: Independent MLA candidate Naresh Meena who slapped SDM in Tonk arrested Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Permission for poll events: Day after AAP alleges use of ‘abusive language’, Kaithal SDM suspended

A day after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleged that they were denied permission for poll events, with abusive language being used in the received reply, the Haryana government on Saturday suspended Brahm Prakash, sub-divisional magistrate-cum-assistant returning officer (ARO) of Kaithal. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Haryana unit state president Sushil Gupta had on Friday claimed that an application seeking permission for two events in Kaithal on April 7 was sought. But the authorities not just refused permission but also used abusive language in the reply to AAP. (Hindustan Times) The suspension order was issued by the chief secretary’s office. Unlock exclusive access to the story of India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Haryana unit state president Sushil Gupta had on Friday claimed that an application seeking permission for two events in Kaithal on April 7 was sought. But the authorities not just refused permission but also used abusive language in the reply to AAP. Gupta, who is the INDIA bloc candidate from the Kurukshetra seat, said, “In …