2 jawans injured in gunfight with Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma: Police

Police said that the injured soldiers, identified as commandos from the CRPF’s elite jungle warfare unit, CoBRA Battalion 206, were swiftly evacuated to a nearby medical facility

Updated on: Dec 24, 2024, 13:32:04 IST

By S Kareemuddin, Ritesh Mishra

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Two jawans were injured in a gunfight between Maoists and security forces after Maoists launched an attack on the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’s base camp at Gomguda in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Monday night, police said, adding that the condition of the injured is reported to be stable.

Sukma superintendent of police Kiran Chauhan said that the establishment of police camps in dense and remote forest areas has intensified operations against Maoists. (Representational image)

Superintendent of Police, Sukma, Kiran Chauhan, said that the CRPF’s 241st battalion had set up a forward operating base (FOB) at Gomguda, located under Chintalnar police station, where the incident took place.

The injured soldiers are identified as commandos from the CRPF’s elite jungle warfare unit, CoBRA Battalion 206.

“Following the attack, the injured were swiftly evacuated to a nearby medical facility,” said the SP.

The SP further said that the establishment of police camps in dense and remote forest areas has intensified operations against Maoists.

“Over the past year, security forces have opened 16 new police camps in regions that were previously considered Maoist strongholds. Frustrated by this strategic expansion, the Maoists have been increasingly targeting the camps and their security personnel,” he said.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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