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Three knifed to death for trying to stop drunk men from ransacking dhaba

Incident took place in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari district, less than 80 km from the state capital.

The murder took place outside Annapurna Dhaba in Bhoyna village, around 78 kilometres from the state capital Raipur.

The incident took place outside Annapurna Dhaba in Bhoyna village, around 78 kilometres from Raipur.

Three men who tried to stop a group of drunk men from ransacking a dhaba in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari district were stabbed to death late Monday night.

The incident took place outside Annapurna Dhaba in Bhoyna village, around 78 kilometres from the state capital Raipur.

“A group was ransacking the place, throwing tables around in an inebriated condition. The men, Alok Singh Thakur, Nitin Tandi and Suresh Hiyal, and their friends were having food,” said a police official from Arjuni police station.

“The men tried to stop the group, but the accused attacked them with a knife. The prime accused, identified as Gopi Diwan (20), was carrying the weapon, and he allegedly stabbed the three men. One of the victims tried to run away but was chased and attacked by Diwan. All three died on the spot. Once police received information, we swung into action and caught all the suspects. We also seized the murder weapon,” the official said.

“Eight persons, including three minors, were detained after the incident. The five adults, including Diwan, have been arrested and sent to judicial custody. We are finding out if they have a prior criminal record,” said Superintendent of Police, Dhamtari, Suraj Singh. The three minors have been sent to a correctional home.

Police have invoked sections of murder and unlawful assembly of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Jayprakash S Naidu

Jayprakash S Naidu is a Principal Correspondent for The Indian Express, currently serving as the state correspondent for Chhattisgarh. With an extensive career in frontline journalism, he reports on the political, security, and humanitarian landscape of Central India. Expertise and Experience Specialized Conflict Reporting: Jayprakash is a leading voice on the Maoist/Naxalite conflict in the Bastar region. His reporting provides a critical, ground-level view of: Internal Security: Tracking high-stakes encounters, surrender programs for senior Maoist leaders, and the establishment of security camps in formerly inaccessible "heartland" villages. Tribal Rights & Displacement: Investigative reporting on the identity and land struggles of thousands of displaced tribals fleeing conflict zones for neighboring states. Governance & Bureaucratic Analysis: He consistently monitors the evolution of Chhattisgarh as it marks 25 years of statehood, covering: Electoral Politics: Analyzing the shift in power between the BJP and Congress and the impact of regional tribal movements. Public Policy: Reporting on landmark infrastructure projects (e.g., mobile connectivity in remote zones) and judicial interventions, such as High Court rulings on civil and family law. Diverse Investigative Background: Prior to his current focus on Chhattisgarh, Jayprakash held reported from Maharashtra, where he specialized in: Crisis & Disaster Management: Notable for his extensive coverage of the Cyclone Tauktae barge tragedy (P-305) and the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on frontline personnel. Legal & Human Rights: Investigative pieces for platforms like Article-14, focusing on police accountability and custodial deaths across India. Environmental & Social Justice: Authoritative reporting on the Hasdeo Aranya forest protests and the approval of major tiger reserves, highlighting the tension between industrial mining and environmental preservation. ... Read More

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