Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Six policemen injured in mob attack during arrest drive in Chhattisgarh’s Surajpur
In the Surajpur district of Chhattisgarh, six police officers were hurt when villagers attacked them while they were trying to arrest people wanted for old crimes.
The police said they were only there to make arrests, but the villagers thought the police were there to help with a survey for a new coal mine.
The police had to call for extra help because there weren't enough officers.
The villagers threw stones and chased the police with sticks, causing several officers to get hurt.
The police say the situation is now under control.
Six police personnel, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police, were injured in a mob attack during an arrest operation in Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh.
The incident occurred in the Dharampur-Madannagar villages while the police were attempting to arrest individuals wanted in pending criminal cases.
Villagers allegedly attacked the police with stones and sticks, chasing them and causing injuries.
The police denied any connection to a land survey for a proposed coal mining project, stating the operation was solely for arrests.
Around 250 police personnel were involved in the operation, with reinforcements called in from neighboring districts.
- Who
- Police personnel and villagers in Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh
- What
- A mob attack on police during an arrest operation
- When
- July 24
- Where
- Dharampur-Madannagar villages, Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- To arrest individuals wanted in pending criminal cases, according to police; villagers believe it was related to a coal mining project.
Police Perspective
Villagers' Perspective
Purpose of Police Operation
Police Perspective
The police operation was solely to arrest individuals wanted in pending criminal cases.
Villagers' Perspective
Villagers claim the police deployment was linked to a survey for a proposed coal mining project.
Presence of Survey Team
Police Perspective
The police denied the presence of any land survey team accompanying the force.
Villagers' Perspective
Villagers believe the police were there to support a land survey for coal mining.
- Location
- Dharampur-Madannagar villages, Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh
- Date
- July 24
- Number of Injured Police Personnel
- 6
- Number of Police Personnel Involved
- 250
- Injured Deputy Superintendent of Police
- Rajesh Joshi