9 Maoists killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Abhujmad forest: Police

With this incident, 90 Maoists have been killed so far this year in separate encounters with security forces in the Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region

Updated on: Apr 30, 2024, 16:14:29 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Nine Maoists, including two women, were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Abhujmad forest in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district on Tuesday morning, police said.

Police said an AK-47 rifle and cache of other weapons and explosives were also seized from the spot. (Representative Image)

The encounter took place at around 6am in the forest between Tekmeta and Kaakur villages, said Sunderaj P, inspector general of Police, Bastar range.

“A joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) was out on an anti-Naxal operation on Monday night after specific input about the presence of senior Maoists in the forest. As soon as they reached Kankur village, the exchange of fire started. After the exchange of fire stopped, bodies of seven Maoists, including two women, were recovered from the spot,” the IG said.

An AK-47 rifle and cache of other weapons and explosives were also seized from the spot, he said.

“We have launched a search operation and identity of the Maoists are yet to be ascertained,” the IG added.

With this incident, 90 Maoists have been killed so far this year in separate encounters with security forces in the Bastar region.

On April 16, 29 Maoists were gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Kanker 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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