2,455 atrocity cases against SC/ST reported in Chhattisgarh
Raipur | Correspondent: Figures presented by the state government in the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly on Thursday have painted a grim picture regarding crimes committed against Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the state. Responding to a question raised by BJP MLA Punnu Lal Mohle, Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Vijay Sharma stated that a total of 2,455 cases were registered under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in the state between January 1, 2023, and February 16, 2026.
The most startling revelation within these figures is that approximately 41 percent of the total cases, specifically 1,013 cases, involve rape alone. The list also includes 73 cases of murder, 380 cases of causing hurt, 60 cases of grievous hurt, and 30 cases of kidnapping.
A district-wise breakdown of the data reveals that Janjgir-Champa tops the list with 168 registered cases, followed closely by Balrampur with 165 cases. Out of the state's 33 districts, eight recorded more than 100 cases each during this period.
Clarifying the status of legal proceedings, the Home Minister informed the Assembly that charge sheets have been filed in court for 2,269 cases, while investigations remain ongoing in 166 cases; additionally, 20 cases have either been dismissed or have had closure reports filed.
Regarding the provision of financial assistance to victims, the government confirmed that compensation exceeding ₹28 crore has been disbursed in 1,647 cases to date, while compensation amounts for 670 cases are currently awaiting approval from the Tribal Development Committee.
