Chhattisgarh: 2 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Sukma
Sukma superintendent of police, Kiran Chavhan, said that an encounter broke out between security personnel and Maoists in a forest under Kistaram police station area
Raipur : Two Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Sukma in Chhattisgarh on Saturday, police said
Police said an anti-naxalite operation was launched on Friday based on inputs of presence of Maoists in the area. (Representational image)
Sukma superintendent of police (SP) Kiran Chavhan said that an encounter broke out between security personnel and Maoists in a forest under Kistaram police station area when a joint team of security personnel was out on an anti-naxalite operation, he said.
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The personnel belonging to the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action- an elite unit of CRPF) were involved in the operation launched on Friday based on inputs of presence of Maoists in the area, he said.
“ We have recovered two bodies of Maoists and searching is still going on,” said the SP.
“The intermittent exchange of fire is still underway,” the official said, adding that further details are awaited.
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.
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