27 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar

With ongoing efforts to clear IEDs and improve infrastructure in Maoist-affected areas, the government is focused on restoring basic services like schools, hospitals

Published on: May 21, 2025, 12:13:06 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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RAIPUR: At least 27 Maoists and one District Reserve Guard (DRG), were killed in a gun battle with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region on Wednesday, state home minister Vijay Sharma said.

Sharma said that more than 27 Maoists have been killed, and a search operation is going on.

“The operation has been going on for the last 72 hours. More than 27 Maoists were killed in the encounter on Wednesday,” said Sharma.

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He said a senior leader is also likely to be killed in the encounter and additional details on the same will be provided later.

The encounter was carried out by DRG teams of four districts – Dantewada, Kanker, Bijapur and Kondagaon.

With ongoing efforts to clear IEDs and improve infrastructure in Maoist-affected areas, the government is focused on restoring basic services like schools, hospitals, roads, and communication towers to the region.

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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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