Chhattisgarh: Man killed in Bastar, cops probe Maoist involvement

On Sunday , a deputy sarpanch was killed allegedly by Maoists Kondagaon district of Bastar region. Officials said that the men reached the village, strangled him to death and fled into the jungle

Published on: Jan 26, 2021, 09:43:19 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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A contractor, who was engaged in construction work in the Maoist-affected Bijapur district of Bastar range, was killed on Monday. Police claimed that they are investigating the Maoist involvement in the killing and have launched a hunt for the accused.

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Inspector General of Police, Bastar range, Sunderaj P told HT that the attack took place near Koter village.

“ A contractor, Dharmendra Garg, was attacked by some armed men near Koter village in Bijapur district. Later he succumbed to his injuries while on the way to Bijapur district hospital. There is a possibility of Maoist involvement in the incident and an investigation has started,” said IG adding that more details are awaited.

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On Sunday , a deputy sarpanch was killed allegedly by Maoists Kondagaon district of Bastar region.

Officials said that the men reached the village, strangled him to death and fled into the jungle.

The incident took place in village Kermapal , about 55km from the Kondagaon district headquarters bordering Narayanpur 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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