4 hurt in Maoists attack on Chhattisgarh police camp

On March 20, Maoists attacked a Central Reserve Police Force camp in Sukma district and left three personnel injured

Published on: Apr 18, 2022, 13:34:09 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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RAIPUR: Four security personnel were injured in a suspected Maoist attack on a police camp in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Sunday. Two of the seriously injured were airlifted to Raipur on Monday and their condition was said to be stable.

Police said suspected Maoists fired at Chhattisgarh Armed Forces (CAF)’s Jigur police camp around midnight on Sunday. They added three of those injured belong to the state police and another to CAF.

“The firing continued for about 30 minutes...Maoists also used barrel grenade launcher...,” said inspector general of police (Bastar Range) Sunderaj P. He added the attackers fled to the jungles when the police retaliated.

This was the second attack on a police camp in a month. On March 20, Maoists attacked a Central Reserve Police Force camp in Sukma district and left three personnel injured.

The Maoists’ tactical counter-offensive (TCOC) campaign is launched between March and July annually. New cadres are also recruited and deployed in the areas where Maoists plan attacks.

“The TCOC of Maoists is going on and it has reached its second half. Since security forces have opened about 10 security camps in the core strongholds of Maoists and have not faced any serious reverses... Maoists are hell-bent on causing serious damage to security forces,” said a police officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

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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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