Families Get Relief as Central Agency Takes Over Korea Killings Case

The tragic deaths of three BJP members on June 16 shocked the remote tribal belt of Chhattisgarh. The victims were trapped inside a car that smugglers set on fire, while the third was killed in a savage throat‑cutting. Since the incident, relatives have protested against the state police, alleging a lack of transparency. After weeks of demonstrations, the state Cabinet approved a request to hand the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation. An official notification from the Home Department confirmed the CBI’s jurisdiction over the case. With twelve suspects already in custody, the CBI will examine the sequence of events, the sand‑smuggling connections, and the possible involvement of political or criminal syndicates. The families expressed cautious optimism, hoping the central probe will deliver justice and expose any hidden conspirators.