Maoist killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur, operation underway: Police

The gunfight took place in the forested region in the western part of the district during an anti-Maoist operation launched by a joint team of security personnel

Published on: Aug 6, 2025, 14:59:47 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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A Maoist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Bijapur district on Wednesday, a senior police official said.

So far, the body of a Maoist along with a weapon has been recovered from the site. (HT file photo)

The gunfight took place in the forested region in the western part of the district during an anti-Maoist operation launched by a joint team of security personnel, inspector general of police (Bastar Range) Sundarraj P said.

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“So far, the body of a Maoist along with a weapon has been recovered from the site,” he added.

Since the operation is still underway, further details including the exact location and other operational specifics have not been disclosed.

With this latest action, a total of 227 Maoists have been killed in separate encounters across Chhattisgarh so far this year. Of them, 208 were killed in the Bastar division, which includes the districts of Bijapur, Bastar, Kanker, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Sukma, and Dantewada.

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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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