Chhattisgarh: Two suspected Maoists killed in Bastar encounter

With this incident, 118 Maoists have been killed so far this year in separate encounters with security forces in the state

Published on: May 29, 2024, 13:25:22 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Two suspected Maoists were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Bijapur district on Wednesday. A combing operation is underway in the jungle, police said.

Paramilitary forces in a Maoist-affected area. (PTI File Photo)

Bijapur superintendent of police Jitendra Yadav said the encounter took place in a forest under Madded police station limits.

“A team of security personnel was out on an anti-Maoist operation when the encounter took place around 11 am. The forces were acting on information of about 10 Maoists of the Madded Area Committee of CPI (Maoist) camping in the jungle. The bodies of two Maoists and weapons were recovered from the spot,” the SP said.

With this incident, 118 Maoists have been killed so far this year in separate encounters with security forces in the state.

On May 23, seven Maoists were killed in an encounter with security personnel in a forest on Narayanpur-Bijapur inter-district border.

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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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