Chhattisgarh govt asks NIA to probe killing of 3 BJP leaders in 10 days

The Chhattisgarh DGP has written a letter to NIA seeking to investigate the cases where three leaders were killed in the region

Published on: Feb 16, 2023, 17:46:47 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Chhattisgarh director general of police (DGP) has written a letter to the director general of the national investigation agency (NIA) seeking an investigation into the killing of three public representatives in Bastar region, officials said on Thursday.

A total of 555 Maoists surrendered in Chhattisgarh in the last year. (File image)

“The Chhattisgarh DGP has written a letter to NIA seeking to investigate the cases of three BJP leaders who were killed in the last 10 days,” the statement said.

This development comes after three BJP leaders were killed by suspected Maoists in the last 10 days in Bastar region.

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The state government’s statement also added chief minister Bhupesh Baghel praised the efforts of security forces.

“The CM said the effective strategy of development, trust, and security has resulted in a significant reduction of the Maoist menace in the state,” the statement added.

“A total of 555 Maoists surrendered in Chhattisgarh in the last year as a result of the government’s efforts for public welfare and the sensitive behavior of the Chhattisgarh police, which is a significant success. During the same period, as many as 46 Maoists were killed in police encounters,” the statement claimed.

On Saturday, a former sarpanch and BJP functionary Ramdhar Alami, was allegedly killed by Maoists accusing him of being a police informer. They had also accused him of siphoning off money in connection with the Bodh Ghat project.

On February 10, BJP’s Narayanpur district vice-president Sagar Sahu was allegedly shot dead in Chhote Dongar of Narayanpur and on February 5, Mandal President Neelkanth Kakkam was allegedly killed by Maoists in Awapalli area of Bijapur 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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