Bastar: Maoists set ablaze 14 vehicles engaged in construction work, says police

Maoists set on fire at least fourteen vehicles and machines that were engaged in road construction work in Bastar’s Kanker district, police said

Published on: Mar 20, 2023, 17:43:49 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Maoists set ablaze 14 vehicles engaged in construction work in Bastar: Police

On Sunday night, more than two dozen Maoists reached a spot near Gundul village and torched the vehicles. (HT photo sourced)

Maoists set on fire at least fourteen vehicles and machines that were engaged in road construction work in Bastar’s Kanker district, police said on Monday.

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On Sunday night, more than two dozen Maoists reached a spot near Gundul village where road construction was going on and set ablaze the vehicles and machines, police said.

Inspector general of police (Bastar range) Sundarraj P said a combing operation had started in morning after the incident.

“A road construction under Prime Minister Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) in the interiors of Koyalibeda since last few weeks was targeted by Maoists. At least eight tractors, two JCB machines, two bulldozers and two other vehicles were set ablaze,” said the IG.

Police claimed that the road contractor did not inform them about the construction work otherwise security would have been provided to them.

In February, Maoists had allegedly torched three machines engaged in road construction work in the Partapur area of Kanker.

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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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