10 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar

The encounter started at around 11am when a team of security forces reached the spot in the jungle where Maoists were being trained, officials said.

Updated on: Feb 7, 2019, 14:39:55 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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At least ten Maoists were killed on Thursday in an ongoing gun battle with security forces deep in a jungle in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, officials said.

Police said the combing of the jungle will be done and that the number of Maoist’s deaths could increase. (Picture for representation)

The encounter started at around 11am when a team of security forces reached the spot in the jungle where Maoists were being trained, officials said.

“The encounter is going in the jungles under Bhairamgarh police station. A total of 10 Maoists have died so far and 11 arms have been recovered. The operation was carried out by a team of district reserve guard (DRG) and special task force (STF),” Chhattisgarh’s director general of police DM Awasthi said.

Awasthi added that more details are yet to come.

Police said the combing of the jungle will be done and that the number of Maoist’s deaths could increase.

On November 11, 2018, nine Maoists were killed in an encounter in Sukma district of the state. Two jawans of district reserve guard were also killed in the encounter.

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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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