BJP leader dies in car fire in Chhattisgarh, four from family arrested
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader died after his car was set on fire in Chhattisgarh's Korea district on Tuesday evening, according to police. Two of his relatives also died in the incident. Four men from the same family have been arrested in connection with the case.
The deceased, identified as Bharat Singh, around 60, was travelling with relatives in Katgodi village under Sonhat tehsil. Police suspect the attack stems from a long-standing rivalry over sand mining in the area.
According to a senior police officer, the suspects allegedly arrived in a light tipper truck and rammed into the victims' car before setting it on fire. 'Prima facie, forensic experts said the accused poured fuel to burn the victims alive but have not yet submitted their report,' the officer said.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Vishal, Satyakumar, Akshay and Mahendar. They are believed to be from the same family as the deceased, though the exact relationship has not been confirmed.
Police are investigating the incident and have not ruled out other motives. Further details are awaited.
