2 Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar: Police

Police said they have recovered a pistol and rifle from the spot and the search operation is underway in the region

Updated on: Sep 5, 2023, 13:12:44 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Two Maoists were killed in a gun fire exchange with security forces in Bastar’s Sukma region in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, police said.

In a statement issued by Sukma police, the Maoists were carrying a reward of ₹1 lakh each.

Police said they have recovered a pistol and rifle from the spot and the search operation is underway in the region.

According to an official, the Maoists were involved in the killings of deputy sarpanch of Minpa and a local teacher.

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The encounter took place around 6am in a forest between Tadmetla and Duled villages.

A joint team of district reserve guard (DRG), district police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were part of the operation after receiving specific inputs of presence of Maoist cadres.

“Acting on specific inputs about the presence of 10-12 armed cadres belonging to the Jagargunda area committee of CPI (Maoist) in forests of Tadmetla-Duled villages, we launched an operation. When the team reached the spot, an exchange of fire took place,” the release stated.

“After the encounter ended, bodies of two Maoists along with a .12 bore double-barrel rifle and a pistol were recovered from the spot. The Maoists were active in the Jagargunda area committee of Maoists and carried a reward of ₹1 lakh each on their heads,” it said.

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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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