2 Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur: Police

Police said that the encounter took place in the forest of Nendra and Punnur villages when a team of security personnel was out on an anti-Maoist operation on Friday at around 7am

Published on: Dec 13, 2024, 12:01:58 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Two suspected Maoists were killed in a gunfight with joint security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Friday, police said.

With this incident, bodies of 217 Maoists have been found so far this year following separate encounters. (Representative file photo)

The development comes a day after seven suspected Maoists were killed in Abujhmarh forest area.

The bodies of the deceased Maoists are yet to be identified, and combing operation is underway.

Police said that the encounter took place in the forest of Nendra and Punnur villages when a team of security personnel was out on an anti-Maoist operation on Friday at around 7am.

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“After the exchange of fire stopped, bodies of two Maoists, one 12 bore rifle and other Maoist-related materials were recovered from the spot,” said superintendent of police (SP), Jitendra Yadav.

Further details are awaited as the search operation is still underway in the area, he said.

With this incident, bodies of 217 Maoists have been found so far this year following separate encounters in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar division comprising seven districts, including Bijapur, police 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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