3 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

Police said that the encounter took place in Pujari Kanker forest along the interstate border of Chhattisgarh and Telangana when a team of Greyhounds was out on an operation

Published on: Apr 6, 2024, 14:19:10 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Three suspected Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district bordering Telangana on Saturday, a senior police official said.

Police said the identities of the deceased Maoists are yet to be ascertained and combing operation of the forest is going on. (Representative Image)

Police said that the encounter took place in Pujari Kanker forest along the interstate border when a team of Greyhounds, Telangana’s elite anti-Naxal force, was out on an operation.

The identities of the Maoists are yet to be ascertained and combing operation of the forest is going on.

A team of Chhattisgarh police was also present in the area to extend auxiliary support to the Greyhounds team, he said.

“Three Maoists were killed in the gunfight and an AK -47 was also recovered from the spot. The teams of both the states are still in the forest and more details are awaited,” said the official.

Earlier this week, at least 13 Maoists including three women were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district.

On Friday, the Chhattisgarh police claimed to have killed a Maoist in an encounter with security forces in Dantewada.

With the latest incident, the number of Maoists killed in separate encounters in the seven districts in Bastar region this year has reached 50. In the last one week, 23 suspected Maoists were killed in encounters in Sukma, Bijapur and Dantewada.

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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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