Chhattisgarh: 2 Maoists, including woman cadre, killed in encounter in Dantewada

Dantewada superintendent of police Gaurav Raihe said the bodies of the two Maoists have been brought to district headquarters and are yet to be identified

Published on: Mar 19, 2024, 17:37:24 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Two suspected Maoists, including a woman, were killed in an encounter with security forces in the jungles of Dantewada in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, said police.

Police said combing operations in the area are going on. (Representative Image)

The bodies have been brought to district headquarters and are yet to be identified.

Dantewada superintendent of police (SP) Gaurav Rai, in a statement said that the gunfight took place in a forest near Purangel village of Gampur area under Kirandul police station.

“We had specific input about the presence of Maoists, hence a joint team of personnel from different security forces was out on an anti-Naxal operation,” the SP said.

Personnel belonging to the District Reserve Guard, Bastar Fighters, both units of the state police, and the Central Reserve Police Force’s 111th, 230th, 231st battalions were involved in the operation, he said.

“When the team reached Gampur jungles, the Maoists started firing. After the exchange of fire stopped, the bodies of one male and one female Maoists were recovered from the spot,” said the SP.

“Combing operations in the area are going on. We have brought the bodies to Dantewada and the killed Maoists are yet to be identified,” said the SP.

Police also said that they have recovered a weapon, some explosives and other belongings of Maoists from the spot.

On Saturday, a Maoist was killed in an encounter in the state’s Kanker district, and two Maoists were killed in a similar incident in Bijapur district on Friday.

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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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