Chhattisgarh: Maoist commander killed in an encounter in Gariaband district

Raipur: A Maoist commander, Yogesh Kosra, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Gariaband, Chhattisgarh, during an anti-Naxalite operation.

Updated on: May 3, 2025, 15:08:34 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Raipur: A Maoist commander was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband district, police said on Saturday.

The deceased Maoist was identified as Yogesh Kosra alias Ayatu, a divisional committee member (Pic used for representation)

“The deceased Maoist was identified as Yogesh Kosra alias Ayatu, a divisional committee member. He was the commander of senior Maoist leaders Manoj,” an officer said.

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The police have recovered an automatic rifle, and a search operation in the area is still underway.

“The gunfight took place on Friday night inside a forest under Jugad police station. A joint team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxalite operation when the Maoists fired on them,” inspector general of police (Raipur range, Amresh Mishra said.

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He added that once the firing ceased, the body of a Maoist and a firearm were recovered from the spot.

With the latest action, 145 Maoists have been gunned down in separate encounters in the state so far this year. Of them, 123 were eliminated in the Bastar division comprising seven districts, including Narayanpur and Kondagaon.

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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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