Chhattisgarh: Security forces gun down four Naxals during encounter in Bijapur
The encounter began around 11 am in a forest under Jangla police station limits when teams of District Reserve Guard and the Central Reserve Police Force were out on an anti-Naxal operation
Four Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Tuesday, the police said.
Security forces during an anti-Naxal operation. (HT File Photo)
The encounter began around 11 am in a forest under Jangla police station limits when separate teams of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were out on an anti-Naxal operation, a senior police official said
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Deputy Inspector General of Police (South Bastar) Kamalochan Kashyap said the exchange of fire broke out when one of the DRG patrolling teams was near Chhote Tungali forest.
“Four bodies have been recovered from the jungle and a search operation is going on. We have also recovered pistols, IEDs and other Maoists material from the spot,” the DIG said.
“The security forces are still in the jungle hence more details are awaited,” he added.
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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