Chhattisgarh Erupts: Satnami Community's Protest Turns Violent

A protest by the Satnami community in Chhattisgarh's Balodabazar turned violent, resulting in torched vehicles and injured police. The demonstration was in response to the vandalization of a sacred pillar. The Chief Minister has ordered a judicial probe, urging for peace and social harmony.

In Chhattisgarh's Balodabazar, a protest by the Satnami community escalated into violence, leading to a series of arson attacks on vehicles and a government building.

The demonstration, initially peaceful, was organized to decry the desecration of a sacred 'jaitkhamb' pillar.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, updated on the escalating situation by senior officials, has called for a judicial inquiry into the vandalization. Amid calls for maintaining social harmony, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma reiterated the government's commitment to taking strict action against those responsible for inciting violence.

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