The deceased woman, Mate Bekko was a tribal woman who had lately converted to Christianity. The villagers gathered during her funeral and opposed to her burial process. They demanded her cremation instead.
Several BJP leaders, including state president Sao, were arrested by the Police. The Police also used water cannons, tear gas shells and chilli powder shells against the BJP workers, the video of which went viral over the social media.
Minister of State for Ministry of External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi flagged off the CRPF Women biker rally from India Gate where CRPF's women personnel showcased rifle drill, as well as a presentation by women pipe band and drummers, were also displayed in the event.
The investigation relates to "a massive scam in which illegal levy of Rs 25 was being extorted for every tonne of coal transported in Chhattisgarh by a cartel involving senior bureaucrats, businessmen, politicians and middlemen", the agency has alleged.