Five Maoists were killed and two security personnel sustained injuries in an encounter with security forces in Abujhmad forest on the borders of Kanker and Narayanpur districts of Chhattisgarh on Saturday, police said, adding that the combing operation is still going on.
Police said a cache of weapons have been recovered from the encounter spot. (Representational image)
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“Since 8am, a fierce encounter has been underway between the joint forces of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF), Border Security Force (BSF), and Maoists. So far, the bodies of five Maoists have been recovered in the ongoing operation,” a note issued by the Bastar police said.
“Two security personnel have sustained injuries during the operation. Officials have confirmed that both injured personnel are in stable condition and are receiving immediate and advanced medical care,” the note claimed.
Police further said that a cache of weapons have been recovered from the spot.
Earlier on October 4, the bodies of 31 Naxalites were recovered after a similar encounter along the border of Narayanpur and Dantewada districts.
The security forces have neutralised a total of 197 Maoists in the Bastar region, which comprises seven districts, including Bijapur, this year.
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.
