3 Maoists killed after encounter breaks out in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

The gunfight erupted in the forested hills of Bhejji under the Chintagufa police station area on Sunday morning: Inspector general of police (Bastar Range) Sunderraj P

Published on: Nov 16, 2025, 10:15:56 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Raipur: Three Maoists were killed after an encounter broke out with security personnel in Sukma district on Sunday, police said, adding that the operation was still underway.

So far, three Maoists have been killed in the gun battle and the operation is still underway, inspector general of police (Bastar Range) Sunderraj P said. (Representative photo)

The gunfight erupted in the forested hills of Bhejji under the Chintagufa police station area on Sunday morning when a team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) launched an anti-Maoist operation based on inputs about the presence of cadres in the region, inspector general of police (Bastar Range) Sunderraj P said.

The deceased Maoists were identified as Jan Militia Commander Madvi Deva, a sniper specialist and area committee member; Cultural and Communications (CNM) Commander Podium Gangi; and area committee member and in-charge secretary of the Kistaram area, Sodi Gangi.

So far, three Maoists have been killed in the gun battle and the operation is still underway, the IG said.

With this, 262 Maoists have been killed in encounters in Chhattisgarh this year. Of them, 233 were eliminated in the Bastar division, which comprises seven districts including Sukma. Twenty-seven others were killed in Gariaband district in Raipur division, while two Maoists were gunned down in Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district of Durg division.

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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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