Chhattisgarh: Maoists allegedly kill two on suspicion of being police informers

Both persons were killed by Maoist over two days while one incident took place in Bijapur and another in Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district

Published on: Oct 27, 2022, 10:58:14 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Two persons were allegedly killed by Maoists in the last two days over suspicion of being police informers in two districts of Chhattisgarh, police said.

One of the victims was the brother of a journalist. (File image)

The first incident took place in Bijapur district in which the brother of a local journalist was abducted by Maoists last Friday and was allegedly killed on Wednesday.

“The victim, Basant Jhaadi, was abducted by Maoists on Friday and killed in a ‘jan adalat’ (kangaroo court) at village Kotapalli on the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border, said inspector general of police (Bastar Range) Sundarraj P said in a statement.

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Jhaadi was an employee of Chhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA), officials said.

The IG further said the victim was the brother of a local journalist.

“We are gathering more information about the incident but till now the family members have not reached the police. The last rites of the victim were performed in jungles on Wednesday,” the IG said.

Similarly, in newly formed Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district, Maoists killed a 32-year-old man in Ghotiyakanhar village.

According to police, a group of armed Maoists surrounded the man and killed him on Tuesday night

The body was recovered on Wednesday.

On October 15, Maoists killed two persons in Bastar’s Bijapur district, including the brother of one of their operatives on the suspicion of being a police informer.

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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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