Violence During Satnami Community Protest, Dozens of Vehicles Torched, Police and Magistrates Injured; CM Orders Arrests

Raipur
Violence erupted during a protest by the Satnami community in Balodabazar, Chhattisgarh, on Monday. Protesters vandalized vehicles parked in the collectorate. Following this, the crowd began pelting stones. Amidst the stone-pelting and vehicle vandalism, some people set fire to the collectorate. Several important documents were burned to ashes.

Subsequently, there was a clash between the protesters and the police, resulting in injuries to police personnel and some others. A large number of vehicles were damaged due to the arson and vandalism. Dozens of four-wheelers and two-wheelers were burned to ashes. The fire caused lakhs of rupees worth of damage to the collector and SP offices.

After the incident, Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai ordered the arrest of the rioters. A report has been requested regarding the incident. Deputy CM and Home Minister Vijay Sharma, who was in Delhi, is returning to Raipur after receiving the information. He was initially scheduled to return to Raipur on Tuesday.

Here are some pictures of the unrest…

The fire in the collector’s premises burned documents kept in several departments and torched several vehicles.
The fire in the collector’s premises burned documents kept in several departments and torched several vehicles.
A picture from the protest at Dussehra ground.
A picture from the protest at Dussehra ground.
Several vehicles were damaged due to stone-pelting in the collector’s premises. Protesters overturned several vehicles.
Several vehicles were damaged due to stone-pelting in the collector’s premises. Protesters overturned several vehicles.
Protesters set fire in the collector’s premises.
Protesters set fire in the collector’s premises.
Rioters even set the fire brigade vehicle on fire.
Rioters even set the fire brigade vehicle on fire.
The state of the collector and SP offices after the chaos and arson.
The state of the collector and SP offices after the chaos and arson.

Section 144 Imposed in the District Until June 16

Approximately 7-8 thousand protesters gathered during the unrest.
About 100 motorcycles, both government and private, were vandalized in the collectorate premises.
Over 30 four-wheelers were also vandalized.
CCTV cameras installed on city roads were damaged.
More than 25 police and administrative personnel sustained serious injuries.
Note: Facts and figures were released by the district administration.

IG and Commissioner Sent to the Scene

Following the incident, Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai ordered the arrest of the rioters. IG and Commissioner were sent to the scene, and a report was requested. Earlier, the CM convened a high-level meeting on this matter and summoned the Chief Secretary and DGP.

Government to Take Action

“I met with key members of the Satnami community on June 6. The Chief Minister had clarified that there would be a judicial inquiry. The community leaders said there would be no further agitation. Now, anti-social elements involved in this incident will be acted upon. The law will take its course.” – Vijay Sharma, Deputy CM

Community Angered by the Vandalism of Jaitkham

According to information, a religious symbol, Jaitkham, at the Satnami community’s religious site, Baghin Cave, located about 5 km from Giraudpuri Dham, was vandalized late at night on May 15. Thousands of people from the community had been protesting at the Dussehra ground near the collectorate for several days in response to the vandalism.

The police arrested and jailed three people in connection with the case. However, people allege that those arrested are not the real culprits and that the police are protecting the real offenders. On Monday, the protesters became aggressive over this issue, leading to the escalation of the situation.

Timeline of Events:

May 15: A religious symbol, Jaitkham, was vandalized late at night near Baghin Cave, about 5 km from the Satnami community’s religious site, Giraudpuri Dham.
May 16: In the morning, people demanded action and protested at the site.
May 17: A case was registered with the police.
May 19: Community members held a blockade in Manakoni Basti, demanding the arrest of the culprits. Former minister and community leader Rudrakumar demanded action, while Guru Khushwant Saheb recalled the protests during the Congress government.
May 19: The police arrested three suspects from Bihar, who revealed they vandalized the symbol under the influence of alcohol because the contractor wasn’t paying them for work on a water supply project.
May 20: A community meeting was held, declaring the arrests were incorrect and demanding the real culprits be caught. Plans for a protest were made.
May 21: A memorandum was submitted to the police and administration demanding the arrest of the real culprits. The community continued to submit applications for an investigation and action.
June 8: The collector convened a peace committee meeting with administrative officers, police officers, and community members, appealing to avoid protests and expedite the investigation.
June 9: Deputy CM and Home Minister Vijay Sharma directed a judicial inquiry.
June 9: The administration granted permission for a one-day protest on June 10 at Dussehra ground near the collectorate.
June 10: The protest turned violent, escalating into widespread chaos.
Police Intelligence Failed

The peaceful protest in Dussehra ground on Monday suddenly turned violent in the afternoon. Thousands of people stormed the collectorate premises and began vandalizing. About 70 percent of the protesters were youths, demanding a CBI inquiry.

Although the police and administration were aware of the protest, they assumed it would be a normal demonstration and had deployed security forces accordingly. However, the protesters became agitated and marched towards the collectorate, leading to increased chaos.

SP’s Statement: Crowd Became Uncontrollable, Did Not Listen Despite Efforts

SP Sadanand Kumar said that the community was permitted to hold a protest and assured it would be peaceful. However, the situation escalated unexpectedly, with people starting a ruckus, becoming uncontrollable, and engaging in arson and stone-pelting.

Rioters also entered through another route, broke barricades, and stormed the collectorate premises, setting buildings on fire and pelting stones, resulting in injuries to several policemen and an executive magistrate. Despite efforts to pacify them, they did not listen and continued to wreak havoc inside the collectorate.

SP Kumar added that rioters attempted disturbances in other parts of the city, but these were controlled. The situation is currently peaceful, and the fire has been brought under control. The entire incident was documented through video and photography to identify and take strict action against the rioters.

Guru Rudra Kumar’s Statement: Violent Clashes Should Not Have Occurred

Satnami community leader and former minister Guru Rudra Kumar told Dainik Bhaskar that the incident is unfortunate and should be investigated. He supports the demand for a CBI inquiry into the vandalism of Jaitkham and emphasized that violent clashes should not have occurred, as Guru Ghasidas teaches the path of peace. The incident should be investigated, and the culprits should be punished.


Make a news Violence erupted during a protest by the Satnami community in Balodabazar, Chhattisgarh, on Monday. Protesters vandalized vehicles parked in the collectorate. Following this, the crowd began pelting stones. Amidst the stone-pelting and vehicle vandalism, some people set fire to the collectorate. Several important documents were burned to ashes.
Subsequently, there was a clash between the protesters and the police, resulting in injuries to police personnel and some others. A large number of vehicles were damaged due to the arson and vandalism. Dozens of four-wheelers and two-wheelers were burned to ashes. The fire caused lakhs of rupees worth of damage to the collector and SP offices.
After the incident, Chief Minister Vishnudeo Sai ordered the arrest of the rioters. A report has been sought regarding the incident. Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Vijay Sharma, who was in Delhi, is returning to Raipur after receiving the information. He was initially scheduled to return to Raipur on Tuesday.
The fire in the collector’s premises burned documents kept in several departments and torched several vehicles.
Section 144 has been imposed in the district until June 16. Approximately 7-8 thousand protesters gathered during the unrest. About 100 motorcycles, both government and private, were vandalized in the collectorate premises. Over 30 four-wheelers were also vandalized. CCTV cameras installed on city roads were damaged. More than 25 police and administrative personnel sustained serious injuries.
The IG and the Commissioner were sent to the scene, and a report was requested. Earlier, the CM convened a high-level meeting on this matter and summoned the Chief Secretary and DGP.
“I met with key members of the Satnami community on June 6. The Chief Minister had clarified that there would be a judicial inquiry. The community leaders said there would be no further agitation. Now, anti-social elements involved in this incident will be acted upon. The law will take its course.”  Vijay Sharma, Deputy CM
According to information, a religious symbol, Jaitkham, at the Satnami community’s religious site, Baghin Cave, located about 5 km from Giraudpuri Dham, was vandalized late at night on May 15. Thousands of people from the community had been protesting at the Dussehra ground near the collectorate for several days in response to the vandalism.
The police arrested and jailed three people in connection with the case. However, people allege that those arrested are not the real culprits and that the police are protecting the real offenders. On Monday, the protesters became aggressive over this issue, leading to the escalation of the situation.
Turn of events\
On May 15: A religious symbol, Jaitkham, was vandalized late at night near Baghin Cave, about 5 km from the Satnami community’s religious site, Giraudpuri Dham.
May 16: In the morning, people demanded action and protested at the site.
May 17: A case was registered with the police.
May 19: Community members held a blockade in Manakoni Basti, demanding the arrest of the culprits. Former minister and community leader Rudrakumar demanded action, while Guru Khushwant Saheb recalled the protests during the Congress government.
May 19: The police arrested three suspects from Bihar, who revealed they vandalized the symbol under the influence of alcohol because the contractor wasn’t paying them for work on a water supply project.
May 20: A community meeting was held, declaring the arrests were incorrect and demanding the real culprits be caught. Plans for a protest were made.
May 21: A memorandum was submitted to the police and administration demanding the arrest of the real culprits. The community continued to submit applications for an investigation and action.
June 8: The collector convened a peace committee meeting with administrative officers, police officers, and community members, appealing to avoid protests and expedite the investigation.
June 9: Deputy CM and Home Minister Vijay Sharma directed a judicial inquiry.
June 9: The administration granted permission for a one-day protest on June 10 at Dussehra ground near the collectorate.
June 10: The protest turned violent, escalating into widespread chaos.
The peaceful protest in Dussehra ground on Monday suddenly turned violent in the afternoon. Thousands of people stormed the collectorate premises and began vandalizing. About 70 percent of the protesters were youths, demanding a CBI inquiry.

Although the police and administration were aware of the protest, they assumed it would be a normal demonstration and had deployed security forces accordingly. However, the protesters became agitated and marched towards the collectorate, leading to increased chaos.

SP’s Statement: Crowd Became Uncontrollable, Did Not Listen Despite Efforts

SP Sadanand Kumar said that the community was permitted to hold a protest and assured it would be peaceful. However, the situation escalated unexpectedly, with people starting a ruckus, becoming uncontrollable, and engaging in arson and stone-pelting.

Rioters also entered through another route, broke barricades, and stormed the collectorate premises, setting buildings on fire and pelting stones, resulting in injuries to several policemen and an executive magistrate. Despite efforts to pacify them, they did not listen and continued to wreak havoc inside the collectorate.

SP Kumar added that rioters attempted disturbances in other parts of the city, but these were controlled. The situation is currently peaceful, and the fire has been brought under control. The entire incident was documented through video and photography to identify and take strict action against the rioters.

Guru Rudra Kumar’s statement\

Satnami community leader and former minister Guru Rudra Kumar told Dainik Bhaskar that the incident is unfortunate and should be investigated. He supports the demand for a CBI inquiry into the vandalism of Jaitkham and emphasized that violent clashes should not have occurred, as Guru Ghasidas teaches the path of peace. The incident should be investigated, and the culprits should be punished.
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Violence Erupts During Satnami Community Protest in Balodabazar, Chhattisgarh

On Monday, a protest by the Satnami community in Balodabazar, Chhattisgarh, turned violent, resulting in extensive damage and injuries. Protesters vandalized vehicles parked in the collectorate, followed by stone-pelting. Amidst this chaos, some individuals set fire to the collectorate, burning several important documents to ashes.

The situation escalated further as clashes erupted between the protesters and the police, leading to injuries among police personnel and others. A significant number of vehicles, including dozens of four-wheelers and two-wheelers, were torched. The fire caused lakhs of rupees worth of damage to the collector and SP offices.

In response to the incident, Chief Minister Vishnudeo Sai ordered the arrest of the rioters and sought a detailed report. Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Vijay Sharma, who was in Delhi, is returning to Raipur immediately after receiving the information.

The fire in the collector’s premises resulted in the destruction of documents kept in several departments and several vehicles. Following the violence, Section 144 has been imposed in the district until June 16. Approximately 7-8 thousand protesters gathered during the unrest, and around 100 motorcycles, both government and private, were vandalized. Over 30 four-wheelers were also damaged, and CCTV cameras installed on city roads were broken. More than 25 police and administrative personnel sustained serious injuries.

The IG and the Commissioner were dispatched to the scene, and a report was requested. Earlier, the Chief Minister convened a high-level meeting on this matter, summoning the Chief Secretary and DGP.

“I met with key members of the Satnami community on June 6. The Chief Minister had clarified that there would be a judicial inquiry. The community leaders said there would be no further agitation. Now, anti-social elements involved in this incident will be acted upon. The law will take its course.” – Vijay Sharma, Deputy CM

According to information, a religious symbol, Jaitkham, at the Satnami community’s religious site, Baghin Cave, located about 5 km from Giraudpuri Dham, was vandalized late at night on May 15. Thousands of people from the community had been protesting at the Dussehra ground near the collectorate for several days in response to the vandalism.

The police arrested and jailed three people in connection with the case. However, people allege that those arrested are not the real culprits and that the police are protecting the real offenders. On Monday, the protesters became aggressive over this issue, leading to the escalation of the situation.

Turn of Events
May 15: A religious symbol, Jaitkham, was vandalized late at night near Baghin Cave, about 5 km from the Satnami community’s religious site, Giraudpuri Dham.
May 16: In the morning, people demanded action and protested at the site.
May 17: A case was registered with the police.
May 19: Community members held a blockade in Manakoni Basti, demanding the arrest of the culprits. Former minister and community leader Rudrakumar demanded action, while Guru Khushwant Saheb recalled the protests during the Congress government.
May 19: The police arrested three suspects from Bihar, who revealed they vandalized the symbol under the influence of alcohol because the contractor wasn’t paying them for work on a water supply project.
May 20: A community meeting was held, declaring the arrests were incorrect and demanding the real culprits be caught. Plans for a protest were made.
May 21: A memorandum was submitted to the police and administration demanding the arrest of the real culprits. The community continued to submit applications for an investigation and action.
June 8: The collector convened a peace committee meeting with administrative officers, police officers, and community members, appealing to avoid protests and expedite the investigation.
June 9: Deputy CM and Home Minister Vijay Sharma directed a judicial inquiry.
June 9: The administration granted permission for a one-day protest on June 10 at Dussehra ground near the collectorate.
June 10: The protest turned violent, escalating into widespread chaos.
SP’s Statement: Crowd Became Uncontrollable, Did Not Listen Despite Efforts
SP Sadanand Kumar stated that the community was permitted to hold a protest and assured it would be peaceful. However, the situation escalated unexpectedly, with people starting a ruckus, becoming uncontrollable, and engaging in arson and stone-pelting. Rioters also entered through another route, broke barricades, and stormed the collectorate premises, setting buildings on fire and pelting stones, resulting in injuries to several policemen and an executive magistrate. Despite efforts to pacify them, they did not listen and continued to wreak havoc inside the collectorate.

SP Kumar added that rioters attempted disturbances in other parts of the city, but these were controlled. The situation is currently peaceful, and the fire has been brought under control. The entire incident was documented through video and photography to identify and take strict action against the rioters.

Guru Rudra Kumar’s Statement
Satnami community leader and former minister Guru Rudra Kumar told Dainik Bhaskar that the incident is unfortunate and should be investigated. He supports the demand for a CBI inquiry into the vandalism of Jaitkham and emphasized that violent clashes should not have occurred, as Guru Ghasidas teaches the path of peace. The incident should be investigated, and the culprits should be punished.