Ravan Dahan Dispute Turns Deadly: Youth Stabbed to Death in Korba
A dispute following Ravan Dahan festivities in Korba, Chhattisgarh, turned fatal as a youth was stabbed to death. Three suspects have been arrested.
What was meant to be a celebration of the victory of good over evil ended in a gruesome tragedy in Korba, Chhattisgarh. A youth, identified as Rahul (also known as Golden), was stabbed to death following a violent dispute that erupted after the Ravan Dahan festivities.
A Celebration Turns Violent
The incident unfolded on the night of October 18, 2026, around 10:45 PM. The location of the clash was a settlement situated behind the Ravan Dahan ground at the Mudapar market, specifically near an old tree. According to reports, a minor disagreement broke out between two groups of local youths. What started as a small argument quickly spiraled out of control, escalating into a brutal physical fight.
During the chaos, the confrontation turned lethal when Rahul, a resident of the Railway Colony, was repeatedly stabbed with a knife. The violence did not spare others, as another youth also sustained injuries during the attack.
The Fight for Life
Emergency responders rushed to the scene and transported the critically injured Rahul to the District Hospital. Despite the efforts of the medical staff, Rahul succumbed to his severe injuries during the course of his treatment, leaving the community in shock.
Police Crackdown and Arrests
The gravity of the crime prompted an immediate and high-level police response. A team of senior officials, including Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Lakhan Patle, City Superintendent of Police (CSP) Prateek Chaturvedi, Kotwali Station House Officer (SHO) Premchand Sahu, and Manikpur Chowki In-charge Parmeshwar, arrived at the site to secure evidence and begin the investigation.
The Manikpur Police Outpost and the Korba Kotwali Police Station have officially registered a murder case. Following the registration of the FIR, law enforcement launched an extensive search operation that lasted throughout the night.
Current Status of the Investigation
- Suspects Apprehended: Police have successfully arrested three of the primary suspects involved in the stabbing.
- Manhunt Underway: Authorities have confirmed that one suspect is still at large. Police teams are currently conducting raids across various locations to track down and arrest the remaining individual.
- Motive Search: Investigators are continuing to probe the exact cause of the dispute to understand why a minor disagreement led to such a fatal outcome.