3 CRPF troopers injured in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

Inspector General of Police (Bastar range) Sunderaj P said that the condition of injured troopers is stable

Published on: Mar 21, 2022, 12:18:02 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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RAIPUR: Three troopers of the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CPRF) were on Monday injured in a gunfight with suspected Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Left-Wing insurgency-hit Sukma district in the Bastar region, a police officer said.

Inspector General of Police (Bastar range) Sunderaj P said that the gunfight took place near a newly-established Elmagunda camp of the CPRF, which is around 12 kilometers from the Jagargonda police station. He added that the condition of injured troopers is stable. “The injured jawans would be shifted to a bigger hospital for better treatment,” said the Inspector General of Police. He added that more details of the exchange of fire and how it was triggered were awaited.

Police said that a combing operation near the camp was going on after the gunbattle. In February, an officer of the paramilitary force was killed and one trooper was injured in an exchange of fire in the state’s Bijapur district.

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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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