Assistant sub-inspector shot dead by suspected Maoists in Chhattisgarh

A police personnel posted in insurgency hit Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon district was shot dead by suspected Maoists.

Updated on: Nov 7, 2016, 11:58:36 IST

Hindustan Times | By Ritesh Mishra, Raipur

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A police personnel posted in insurgency hit Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon district was shot dead by suspected Maoists.

Assistant sub-inspector Narbad Boga, 54, who was posted at the Bagh Nadi police station in the area, was killed on Sunday when he was investigating an accident, police said.

“It was a Naxal (Maoist) attack on the police on Sunday evening. We have recovered empty cartridges of AK-47 rifle and other evidences, which suggest that they were Maoists,” additional superintendent of police Rajnandgaon Sashimohan Singh told Hindustan Times.

“We have launched a manhunt for the accused Maoists and combing the jungles,” Singh added.

At around 5 pm on Sunday, Boga and assistant sub-inspector Ghamshyam Kureti went to Chirchari area, where a truck had overturned, to investigate. As the officers were recording statements of eyewitnesses, about half a dozen suspected Maoists opened fire with country made pistols.

The group robbed Boga’s rifle and police belt before fleeing.

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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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