4 Maoists, police constable killed in gunfight in Chhattisgarh's Abujhmad forest

A joint operation was launched on Saturday evening in the dense forests of South Abujhmad, near the border of Narayanpur and Dantewada districts

Updated on: Jan 5, 2025, 09:38:47 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Raipur: At least four Maoists and a state police constable were killed in a gunfight between security forces and Maoists in the Abujhmad forest, police said on Sunday.

Head constable of district reserve guard (DRG), Sannu Karam, also lost his life in the encounter. (Representational image)

Superintendent of police, Dantewada, Gaurav Rai, said that a joint operation was launched on Saturday evening in the dense forests of South Abujhmad, near the border of Narayanpur and Dantewada districts, following intelligence about the presence of Maoists.

After the gunbattle, security forces recovered the bodies of four Maoists, along with automatic weapons, including an AK-47 rifle and a Self-Loading Rifle (SLR), from the site.

Head constable of district reserve guard (DRG), Sannu Karam, also lost his life in the encounter, the SP confirmed.

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The search operation in the area is ongoing, and further updates are awaited, he added.

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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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