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Raipur: Police in Raipur have registered a first information report (FIR) against more than 30 unidentified persons in connection with the vandalism of Christmas decorations at Magneto Mall in the state capital of Chhattisgarh.

According to police officials, the incident occurred after a group objected to the Christmas decorations installed inside the shopping mall. The group allegedly entered the premises, damaged the decorations and created panic among shoppers. Following a complaint from the mall management, Telibandha police registered a case on charges related to vandalism and disturbance of public peace.

A senior police officer said CCTV footage from the mall and other available evidence are being examined to identify those involved. “We are identifying the accused with the help of CCTV footage and other evidence. Strict action will be taken against anyone found disturbing law and order or damaging public property,” the officer said.

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The incident took place against the backdrop of a state-wide bandh called by Hindutva-affiliated organisations in Chhattisgarh, protesting alleged religious conversions and recent incidents of violence in Kanker district. The bandh had a visible impact across several districts, with reports of shops being forced to close in parts of Raipur.

In the state capital, groups carrying sticks were seen moving through market areas and pressuring shopkeepers to shut down their establishments. Similar incidents were reported from Korba district, where bandh supporters gathered at major junctions and closed shops in areas such as Niharika Ghantaghar, Subhash Chowk, Kosabari and TP Nagar.

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