Three Narsinghpur villagers allege pressure to compromise, assault; seek SP probe

Allegations of pressure to compromise in an old criminal case, assault and threats have emerged from Mekh village under Themi police station limits in Narsinghpur district. Three Scheduled Caste residents of the village went to the Superintendent of Police's office on Friday, submitted an application and demanded an impartial investigation into the entire matter.

The applicants are Devka Bai Chaudhary, Satyanarayan Chaudhary alias Bablu and Chandan Chaudhary. They allege that Munim Patel, Pritam Patel and Brajesh Patel are pressuring them to compromise in an old dispute. A case in the matter is registered at Themi police station under crime number 145/2025, and the trial is under way in a court at Gotegaon.

According to the complaint, Satyanarayan Chaudhary was assaulted at around 11 am on November 9, 2026, in front of the house at Dargarha. He was allegedly attacked with fists, kicks, a metal bangle and a belt. Police then took him to Themi police station, where he was allegedly made to sit for about three to four hours.

The complainants allege that instead of registering their complaint at the police station, they were threatened. They also allege that they were warned they would be implicated in a false case if they did not compromise in the old case.

The application said Chandan Chaudhary had registered complaint number 41514912 on the CM Helpline after the incident. It alleges that villagers were misled into submitting a memorandum at the SP's office to get this complaint closed and to put pressure on the police.

The complainants named Raju alias Rajendra Dubey, Bhupendra Dubey and Mamta Bai Chaudhary as eyewitnesses. They expressed concern for the safety of the witnesses and their families.

They also demanded that the CCTV footage of Themi police station be preserved, that an impartial investigation be held, and that action be taken against police personnel who are allegedly shielding the people concerned. They also urged that a case be registered under appropriate sections, including the SC/ST Act.

According to the police, tension has arisen because of a mutual dispute. The investigation into the previously registered case is continuing.