Seven go missing in Chhattisgarh, suspected to be in Maoist captivity

Sukma police superintendent Sunil Sharma said four others, including a village head who are believed to have gone to talk to the Maoists for release of the villagers, are also with them and have not returned

Published on: Jul 20, 2021, 12:33:33 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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At least seven people have been missing for two days after attending a social gathering in a village in Chhattisgarh’s Maoist insurgency-hit Sukma district, officials said on Tuesday. Police said they are searching for them and that they suspect a possible Maoist involvement.

“...(the) villagers from Kunded under Jagargonda police station limits went to a nearby village to attend a social gathering couple of days back and they are yet to return home. We are trying to verify the information about a few of them being taken captive by Maoists,” said inspector general (Bastar range) Sunderaj P. He added police were gathering more information about the seven.

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Sukma police superintendent Sunil Sharma said Maoists may have picked the seven villagers. He added four others, including a village head who are believed to have gone to talk to the Maoists for release of the villagers, are also with them and have not returned.

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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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