Chhattisgarh: Maoists kill man, accusing him of being police Informer in Bijapur

A group of Maoists allegedly barged into the victim’s house, dragged him outside and killed him with axes after accusing him of being an informer

Published on: Sep 17, 2025, 20:45:16 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Raipur: Maoists hacked a 36-year-old man to death in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, accusing him of being a police informer, officials said on Wednesday.

Apolice team reached the spot and shifted the body for post-mortem. (Representational image)

The victim, identified as Dashru Ram Oyam, was murdered on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday in Benchram village under Jangla police station limits. A group of Maoists allegedly barged into his house, dragged him outside and killed him with axes after accusing him of being an informer, police said.

After being alerted in the morning, a police team reached the spot and shifted the body for post-mortem. A search operation has been launched in the area to track down those involved, officials added.

With this incident, 37 people have lost their lives in Maoist-related violence in the Bastar region, comprising seven districts including Bijapur, so far this year. On September 1, two villagers were killed by Maoists in neighbouring Sukma.

Officials said security forces have recently made significant inroads into areas that were once considered Maoist strongholds.

Meanwhile, in a purported statement that surfaced on social media on Tuesday, the outlawed CPI (Maoist) announced a temporary suspension of armed struggle and expressed willingness for peace talks. The statement called for a one-month ceasefire and suspension of security operations to initiate dialogue. The Chhattisgarh government said it was verifying the authenticity of the statement.

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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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