1 CoBRA commando killed, another injured in encounter with Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

Sukma’s superintendent of police Shalabh Sinha said GD Manjhi died during treatment at a hospital in Raipur and Indrajeet Singh is being taken care of by doctors.

Updated on: Feb 18, 2020, 22:01:22 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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A commando of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was killed and another injured on Tuesday during a gun battle with suspected Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district, officials said.

Bastar’s inspector general of police said that the force was out on an anti-Maoists operation in the jungle. Image used for representational purpose only. (PTI file photo)

Sukma’s superintendent of police Shalabh Sinha said GD Manjhi died during treatment at a hospital in Raipur and Indrajeet Singh is being taken care of by doctors.

Bastar’s inspector general of police, Sundarraj Patilingam, said while speaking to HT that the force was out on an anti-Maoists operation in the jungle.

“The exchange of fire took place in the forest near Palodi village under Kistaram police station area. The two jawans sustained injuries on their waist and leg in the gunfight. They were immediately evacuated from the forest and were sent to Raipur for treatment,” the IG said.

Meanwhile, another CoBRA trooper who was injured in an encounter with Maoists on February 10 died at a private hospital in Raipur on Tuesday.

“Head constable Ajit Singh who had sustained bullet injuries in his abdomen breathed his last at Sri Narayana Hospital,” a senior CRPF police official.

Singh was among the six personnel of 204th battalion of CoBRA who were injured in a gunfight with the Maoists in Pamed area of Bijapur.

Two CoBRA troopers and a Maoist were also killed that day.

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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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