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BJP Leader Among 3 Burned Alive in Chhattisgarh Sand Mining Dispute
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 18 Jun 2026, 01:31 PM
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A violent incident stemming from a sand mining dispute in Korea district, Chhattisgarh, resulted in a Fortuner vehicle being set ablaze, killing three individuals including a BJP leader. Three others sustained severe injuries.
In Sonhat police station area of Korea district, Chhattisgarh, a brutal incident occurred related to a sand mining dispute. A Fortuner vehicle was deliberately set on fire, leading to the tragic deaths of three people, including a local BJP leader.
Three other individuals were critically injured in the attack. The motive behind the violence is believed to be an ongoing dispute over sand mining operations in the region.
Following the incident, the police have registered a case and initiated an investigation. Authorities have arrested four individuals in connection with the violence. The investigation is ongoing to apprehend any other potential culprits.
Three other individuals were critically injured in the attack. The motive behind the violence is believed to be an ongoing dispute over sand mining operations in the region.
Following the incident, the police have registered a case and initiated an investigation. Authorities have arrested four individuals in connection with the violence. The investigation is ongoing to apprehend any other potential culprits.