Fake encounters, cries Bhupesh Baghel; prove it, challenges Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo

Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel alleged an increase in "fake encounter" cases in Bastar, prompting a challenge from CM Vishnu Deo to prove the accusation regarding Tuesday's Kanker encounter or apologize to security forces. Baghel praised the security forces for their operation in Kanker but maintained that the encounter was fake.