RAIPUR: A Maoist platoon commander, carrying a reward of ₹3 lakh on his head, was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Dantewada, Bastar late on Tuesday, the police confirmed today.
The police have reportedly recovered a pistol, a 5-kg improvised explosive device, and items of daily use from the site of the encounter.
Inspector General of Police, Bastar range, Sunderaj P said that the encounter took place on Tuesday evening.
“The encounter took place near the jungles of Tumakpal village under Katekalyan police station. A team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on a counter-insurgency operation when the Maoists opened fire and the encounter began. After the gunfight, the police recovered a body from the spot,” the IG said.
Upon investigation, the Maoist was identified as Lakhma Kawasi, a resident of Katekalyan.
“Kawasi was active as the platoon commander of Darbha division of CPI (Maoist) and carried a reward of ₹3 lakh on his head,” he added.
On Sunday, Chhattisgarh police claimed that two women Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Bijapur district.
{{/usCountry}}On Sunday, Chhattisgarh police claimed that two women Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Bijapur district.
{{/usCountry}}The encounter took place near the jungles of Jabeli village under Naimed police station of the district. Two weapons, including a 9 mm pistol, were recovered from the spot.