Chhattisgarh: 4 road contractors missing from Bastar’s Maoist-affected Bijapur

The missing persons have been identified as Nimendra Kumar Diwan, Neelchand Nag, Temru Nag and Chapri Battaiya

Published on: Jan 3, 2023, 10:40:41 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Four road construction contractors have reportedly gone missing from Bastar’s Bijapur district, a Chhattisgarh Police official said on Monday after the families of the missing persons alleged that the contractors went untraceable from Gorna area, around 4 km from the district headquarters within the Kotwali police station limits, on December 24.

Security forces in Chhattisgarh. (Ritesh Mishra/ HT File Photo)

The missing persons have been identified as Nimendra Kumar Diwan, Neelchand Nag, Temru Nag and Chapri Battaiya.

“The families of the missing contractors have not reached out to the police yet, and neither have they lodged a ‘missing person’ complaint with any police station. We believe that the families fear for the safety of the missing persons. but we are continuously tracking them,” inspector general of police (Bastar range) Sunderaj P said.

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Meanwhile, the family members released a video on Monday, along with tribal leader Soni Sori, and appealed for the release of the contractors.

“I am appealing to the Maoists that if the contractors are in their custody, they release them because the family members are worried. And if they are not in the Maoists’ custody, they should help the family members trace them,” Sori said in her appeal.

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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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