A special NIA court in Jagdalpur has sentenced all ten convicts to death in the 2013 Jhiram Valley Maoist attack that killed 29 people, including senior Congress leaders, in Bastar. The convictions, recorded on September 5 under the IPC, the UAPA, the Arms Act and the Explosive Substances Act, followed a 13-year trial. The defence has said it will appeal, and a death sentence requires High Court confirmation.
Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 25th Central Zonal Council meeting in Varanasi, focusing on women’s safety, rural banking, and healthcare. Key discussions include improving investigations of sexual offences, enhancing financial services in rural areas, and addressing regional issues. The meeting emphasizes cooperative federalism for national development.
The Supreme Court of India has closed long-standing cases related to human rights violations connected to the Salwa Judum movement in Chhattisgarh, emphasizing the joint responsibility of the state and Central Government to restore peace and rehabilitate victims of Naxal violence. It calls for a coordinated approach to address local communities’ needs.
Chhattisgarh’s Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced a new stringent law to combat illegal religious conversions, particularly targeting tribals. He proposed delisting converted tribals from the Scheduled Tribe category to prevent misuse of benefits. The government aims to strengthen existing laws, addressing societal concerns about forced conversions and benefits distribution.
