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Crime
Chhattisgarh DGP Names New Officer for Dangi Case After High Court Plea
✍️ Indianmasterminds
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 10:33 AM
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The Chhattisgarh Director General of Police has announced the appointment of a new investigation officer for the Dangi case following a plea from the complainant in the High Court.
The Dangi case, a long‑running investigation involving alleged crimes in the Chhattisgarh region, has taken a new turn after the complainant approached the High Court with a plea for a fresh investigative officer.
The High Court, citing concerns over impartiality and progress, directed that a new officer be appointed to oversee the case.
In response, the Director General of Police of Chhattisgarh publicly announced the selection of a new investigation officer who will take over the probe.
This move is expected to bring renewed focus to the investigation and address the complainant’s concerns about delays and potential bias.
The appointed officer will report directly to the DGP and is tasked with ensuring a thorough and transparent review of all evidence related to the Dangi case.
The High Court, citing concerns over impartiality and progress, directed that a new officer be appointed to oversee the case.
In response, the Director General of Police of Chhattisgarh publicly announced the selection of a new investigation officer who will take over the probe.
This move is expected to bring renewed focus to the investigation and address the complainant’s concerns about delays and potential bias.
The appointed officer will report directly to the DGP and is tasked with ensuring a thorough and transparent review of all evidence related to the Dangi case.