Maoist killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband

Police said they recovered the body of a Maoist, who is yet to be identified, and an automatic weapon from the e encounter site

Published on: Jan 4, 2025, 14:43:28 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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A Maoist was killed in an encounter with security forces in the forest of Gariaband district in Chhattisgarh on Friday, police said.

Gariaband’s forest has often been used as a transit route by Maoists, prompting intensified security measures in the region. (Representational image)

Superintendent of Police, Gariaband, Nikhil Rakhecha said that the encounter took place in the Sornamal forest area, about 100 km from the state capital Raipur. Security forces have recovered a Maoist’s body, who is yet to be identified, and an automatic weapon from the site.

“ The operation was launched by a joint team of CRPF, District Reserve Guards, Special Task Force, and Odisha’s Special Operation Group, comprising 300 personnel after we had inputs that cadres of Udanti Area Committee of Maoists were gathering for a meeting,” said the SP.

Gariaband’s forest has often been used as a transit route by Maoists, prompting intensified security measures in the region.

This is the first Maoist killed in encounter with security forces in 2025. Last year, 2017 Maoists were killed in Chhattisgarh-- the highest in 24 years.

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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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