'Maoists attacked police station...'—Raman Singh shares tense flashback

India Nov 21, 2025

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh opened up about a close call, recalling how he got caught in a Maoist attack in Chhuriya.
He described arriving with heavy police security, only for gunfire to break out near the police station and continue for an hour.

Villagers stepped up, Singh calls for better leadership

Amid the chaos, local villagers helped guide Singh to safety while police held their ground and one Maoist was killed.
Calling it a stark reminder of the Maoist menace, Singh also criticized past government policies, saying weak decisions delayed progress against Naxal violence—and that stronger leadership could have made a real difference.