Woman Maoist killed in encounter with security forces in Bastar; rifle recovered

A joint operation was launched by the District Reserve Guard and 132 battalion of the Border Security Force in Bastar’s Kanker district

Updated on: Jun 12, 2023, 12:29:47 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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A woman Maoist cadre was killed in an encounter with security forces in Bastar’s Kanker district, officials said on Monday.

Police said that the body of one uniformed unidentified female naxal cadre along with a .303 rifle was recovered from the spot. (Representative Image)

Police have recovered a rifle from the spot and a search operation is going on, they added.

Senior officials said that a joint operation was launched by the Kanker District Reserve Guard ( DRG) and 132 battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Amatola under Chottebetiya police station area.

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At around 7am, there was an exchange of fire between Kanker DRG and Maoists near Binagunda jungle area.

“A dead body of one uniformed unidentified female naxal cadre along with a .303 rifle was recovered from the spot,” said a police officer .

Police are combing the jungle and more details are awaited , the officer 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