In a stark display of “VIP culture” clashing with the rule of law, Madhya Pradesh is reeling from a disturbing incident in Alirajpur. While the state assembly was irony-richly convening for a special session on women’s empowerment, a senior woman official was being terrorized by the brother of a sitting Cabinet Minister.
The Incident: Threats in the Panchayat Office
On April 22, Inder Singh Chauhan, brother of Cabinet Minister Nagar Singh Chauhan, allegedly stormed the Janpad Panchayat office. His grievance? The rejection of ineligible applications for the Kanya Vivah Yojana (a state-sponsored mass wedding scheme).
According to the FIR filed by CEO Priya Kag, the confrontation quickly turned violent:
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Physical Assault: Chauhan allegedly lunged at Kag and blocked her exit.
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Verbal Threats: Witnesses say he shouted, “I will break your teeth… I will bury you alive… everything here runs at my will.”
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The Motive: Intimidation aimed at forcing the approval of applications that did not meet legal criteria.
A Rap Sheet Three Decades Long
The shock of the incident is compounded by Inder Singh Chauhan’s extensive criminal history. Despite his brother’s position in the cabinet, Chauhan is no stranger to the police:
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Timeline: Over 32 years of alleged criminal activity.
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Charges: More than 25 cases, including murder, kidnapping, dacoity, and arson.
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The Result: Zero convictions. He has secured acquittals in every major case to date.
Legal Paradox: Although charged under “stringent, non-bailable” provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Chauhan was released on bail just hours after his April 24 arrest, citing “high blood pressure.”
The Aftermath: A System Under Siege
The fallout of the threat has effectively paralyzed local administration in Alirajpur. CEO Priya Kag, the target of the threats, has stated she no longer feels safe at her workplace.
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Current Status: Kag has stopped all field visits and is working under armed protection.
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Minister’s Response: Nagar Singh Chauhan has distanced himself, stating his brother “lives separately” and that the law will take its course.
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Political Backlash: Congress state chief Jitu Patwari has slammed the BJP, calling the incident a prime example of the “arrogance of power trampling the system.”
Summary of the Case
| Entity | Details |
| Accused | Inder Singh Chauhan (Minister’s brother) |
| Victim | Priya Kag (CEO, Janpad Panchayat) |
| Location | Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh |
| Key Charges | Criminal intimidation, obstructing a public servant |
| Current Status | Accused out on bail; Victim under police protection |
