Maoists kill 2 policemen in Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon

Police superintendent Abhishek Meena identified the two as head constable Rajesh Singh Rajput and constable Anil Kumar Samrat

Published on: Feb 20, 2023, 12:20:17 IST

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Suspected Maoists shot dead two unarmed policemen while they were on their way for some work in Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon district on Monday.

Police said Maoists also set ablaze the motorcycle of the two. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Police superintendent Abhishek Meena identified the two as head constable Rajesh Singh Rajput and constable Anil Kumar Samrat. He added one of them died on the spot while the other succumbed to his injuries at a hospital.

Meena said the Maoists also set ablaze the motorcycle of the two before fleeing from the spot. “We have started a search operation in the area,” he said.

The two were attacked in an area that comes under the Maoists’ Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh (MMC) zone.

Maoists are believed to have strengthened their presence in the zone through fresh recruitment. About 200 armed Maoists are believed to be active in the Vistaar Dalam of the MMC zone alone.

In 2021, Milind Teltumde, who headed MMC, was killed along with 25 other Maoists in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district.

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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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