Chhattisgarh: Maoist commander killed in gunfight

The encounter started at around 11.30 am in the forest of Bahker under Chhotedongar police station limits

Updated on: Nov 16, 2021, 01:49:13 IST

By Ritesh Mishra, Hindustan Times, Raipur

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A Maoist commander was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region on Monday, officials said.

Narayanpur police said that the encounter started at around 11.30 am in the forest of Bahker under Chhotedongar police station limits when a team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on an area domination operation.

“The DRG team had some intelligence inputs about the presence of a small team of Maoists near Amdai Ghati iron ore mining area. The DRG team cordoned off the area and suddenly Maoists started firing,” said a senior police officer, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

The other Maoists fled from the spot after and escaped into the jungles.

“The dead body was identified as Saket Nureti alias Bhaskar Nureti, commander of the outlawed Peoples’ Liberation Guerilla Army (PLGA) company no. 6 of the Maoists. The company works in East Bastar division. Nureti was recently promoted as a commander from section in-charge,” an officer added.

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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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