6 suspected Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh

Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range) Sundarraj P said that the area in the jungles of Chikurbhatti and Pusbaka villages is being searched where the encounter took place

Published on: Mar 27, 2024, 10:59:27 IST

By Ritesh Mishra, S Kareemuddin

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Six suspected Maoists including a woman cadre were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Wednesday, police said.

Bodies of Maoists are yet to be identified and search for arms and ammunition is underway. (Representative file photo)

Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range) Sundarraj P said that the area in the jungles of Chikurbhatti and Pusbaka villages is being searched where the encounter took place.

“We had specific input about the presence of Maoists in the area. A team of District Reserve Guard (DRG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and its elite unit CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) were sent for an operation. The Maoists opened fire after the exchange of fire stopped, bodies of six Maoists, including a woman, were recovered from the spot,” the IG said.

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The IG further said that bodies of Maoists are yet to be identified and search for arms and ammunition is underway in the jungle.

Bijapur district is in Bastar Lok Sabha constituency which will go to polls in the first phase of Lok Sabha election on April 19.

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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