Retired Army officer arrested after knife attack on Chhattisgarh police official

India Dec 20, 2025

A retired Army officer, Ravishankar Sahu, was arrested in Chhattisgarh for allegedly attacking Deputy Superintendent of Police Tomesh Verma with a knife.
The incident happened after Sahu reportedly tracked down Verma and confronted him while traveling with a woman companion, who has also been detained.

What's behind the attack?

According to police, Sahu forced Verma to drive for two hours before allegedly stabbing him, leaving the officer with injuries but now in stable condition.
The case may be linked to an ongoing rape allegation against Verma—filed by the same woman who was with Sahu during the attack.
Investigators are now gathering evidence to understand what led to this violent confrontation.