Maoists kill army jawan who was visiting pregnant wife: Chhattisgarh Police

The incident in Kanker took place at a market in Useli village near Amabeda region in the state, an official said

Published on: Feb 27, 2023, 17:15:21 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Suspected Maoists allegedly killed an army jawan in Kanker district on Sunday, when he had gone to a local market, officials said.

Maoists-related incidents are on the rise in the state. (Representative file image)

The jawan was posted in the northeast region and from the Army Service Corps. He had come to his village to meet his pregnant wife, officials said.

The incident in Kanker took place at a market in Useli village near Amabeda, an official added.

“He was visiting the market when suspected Maoists, dressed as civilians, shot him dead,” superintendent of police, Kanker, Shalabh Sinha said.

“No pamphlet of Maoists was recovered from the spot,” said the SP.

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On Saturday, three personnel of District Reserve Guard (DRG), including an assistant sub-inspector, were killed in an encounter with Maoists in Bastar’s Sukma district.

A police team was out on a search operation, when Maoists attacked the team.

Last week on Sunday, a head constable of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) was killed after a pressure improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Maoists went off in Narayanpur district.

The incident took place near Batum village under Orchha police station limits, Narayanpur Additional Superintendent of Police Hemsagar Sidar said.

On February 20, two police personnel were allegedly killed by Maoists in Rajnandgaon 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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