3 DRG personnel killed in gunfight with Naxals in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

Inspector general of police (IG), Bastar range, Sunderaj P, said the gunfight took place around 9am on Saturday between Jagargunda and Kunded in Bastar villages

Updated on: Feb 25, 2023, 16:48:48 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Three personnel of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), including an assistant sub-inspector (ASI), were killed in a gunfight with Maoists in Bastar’s Sukma district on Saturday, police said.

A combing operation in nearby jungles in the area has been launched by the police (Representative Photo)

Inspector general of police (IG), Bastar range, Sunderaj P said that the gunfight took place around 9am on Saturday around Jagargunda and Kunded villages in south Sukma.

“A police team was out on a search operation when Maoists attacked them. The encounter lasted for 20 minutes in the Jagargonda area” said the IG.

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“One ASI Ramuram Nag, assistant constable Kunjam Joga and Sainik Vanjam Bheema were killed in the exchange of fire,” he added.

Superintendent of police (SP), Sukma, Sunil Sharma said that around 50 security personnel comprising DRG and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) began a combing operation in Jagargonda at 7am on Saturday amid the reports of Maoists hiding in the area.

“At 8.30am, when the police party reached near village Kunder, an encounter started between the patrolling party and Maoists. Three police personnel died and one got injured. The Maoists have escaped from the spot taking the arms belonging to cops, including an AK-47,” said Sharma.

He added that another police team with additional troops have been deployed and a combing operation is going on in the area.

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Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, expressing grief over this incident, said that the sacrifices of the personnel will not be in vain and Maoists will have to bear the consequences.

On February 20, two police personnel were allegedly killed by Maoists in the Rajnandgaon district.

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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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