4 Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar: Police

The IG said the police had information about the presence of divisional committee members of Communist Party of India (Maoist) Mohan Kadti and Sumitra along with 30-40 colleagues near Pomra-Hallur forest

Published on: Nov 26, 2022, 15:29:42 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Four Maoists, including two women cadres, were killed in a gun battle with security forces in Bastar’s Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh on Saturday, police said.

Among the weapons recovered from the spot, includes a .303 rifle and a 315-bore rifle (Representative Photo)

The gunfight took place at around 7:30am in a forest near Pomra village under Mirtur police station limits, said police, adding the search operation is still underway in the area.

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“Joint teams of security forces were out on an anti-Maoist operation after we had specific inputs about Maoists’ gathering in the forest. The team included the personnel of District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF),” Inspector General of Police (Bastar range) Sundarraj P said in a statement.

The IG said the police had information about the presence of divisional committee members of Communist Party of India (Maoist) Mohan Kadti and Sumitra along with 30-40 colleagues hiding near Pomra-Hallur forest.

“When a team of DRG closed in on the Maoists, they started firing and after the exchange of fire stopped, bodies of four Maoists, including two women, along with three weapons were recovered,” the IG said.

Among the weapons recovered from the spot, includes a .303 rifle and a 315-bore rifle, he said.

“We are yet to ascertain the identity of Maoists and a search operation in the nearby jungles is still going on,” added the IG.

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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