Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Chhattisgarh: Baghel's Son Jailed in Same Barrack as Father, Grandfather
In Chhattisgarh, a unique situation has occurred where three generations of the Baghel family have been in the same jail barrack.
First, Chaitanya Baghel, son of former CM Bhupesh Baghel, is currently in jail related to an alleged liquor scam.
Previously, his grandfather, Nand Kumar Baghel, was also jailed in the same barrack for controversial remarks.
Before that, Bhupesh Baghel himself was in the same jail barrack in 2017 during a political scandal.
Chaitanya is reportedly drawing strength from this family legacy and reading books in jail.
His remand was recently extended by four days.
Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, is jailed in the same barrack as his father and grandfather.
Chaitanya Baghel is in custody since July 18, 2025, in connection with an alleged liquor scam.
Nand Kumar Baghel, Chaitanya's grandfather, was jailed in 2021 for controversial remarks.
Bhupesh Baghel was imprisoned in the same barrack in 2017 during a sex CD scandal.
Chaitanya Baghel is reading books in jail, including 'The Discovery of India' and Gandhi's autobiography.
- Who
- Chaitanya Baghel, Bhupesh Baghel, Nand Kumar Baghel.
- What
- Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh CM, is in jail.
- When
- Chaitanya has been in custody since July 18, 2025; his father was in jail in 2017 and grandfather in 2021.
- Where
- Raipur Central Jail, Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- Chaitanya is in jail in connection with an alleged liquor scam; his father and grandfather faced legal issues as well.
- Family
- Baghel Family
- Location
- Raipur Central Jail, Chhattisgarh
- Chaitanya Baghel's Incarceration Start Date
- July 18, 2025
- Bhupesh Baghel's Arrest
- 2017
- Nand Kumar Baghel's Arrest
- 2021