Bastar Erupts: Burial Dispute Fuels Violent Clashes, Police Injured, Conspiracy Uncovered

• Violent clashes erupted in Kanker's Aamabeda over the illegal burial of a converted tribal, injuring over 20 police personnel and many tribals.
• This incident is part of a pattern of hundreds of burial-related disputes in Bastar since 2022, with four major clashes recorded.
• The conflict stems from religious conversion, with tribals opposing burials of converts in sacred 'Devasthali' grounds; Gram Sabhas mandate separate cemeteries.
• Chhattisgarh High Court has repeatedly ruled against private burials without permission, upholding Gram Sabha decisions and PESA law.
• Police investigation revealed a conspiracy by Bhim Sena and Christian community, using WhatsApp to incite violence, leading to pre-planned attacks.

Why It Matters: Bastar faces internal security threat as burial disputes escalate, fueled by conversion conflicts and alleged conspiracy.