Chhattisgarh: Maoist with ₹5 lakh bounty gunned down in Sukma

The development just three days after another Maoist named Budh Ram Madkam, alias Mahangu Deva, with a reward of ₹5 lakh on his head was gunned down by the Dantewada police

Published on: Jul 29, 2022, 14:49:43 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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A Maoist charged with eight cases of violence and carrying a reward of ₹5 lakh on his head was gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Bastar’s Sukma district, the Chhattisgarh police said on Friday.

Security personnel during an operation in Sukma. (ANI File Photo)

The encounter took place near Bindrapani village forest in the wee hours of the day. The Maoist was identified as Rakesh Madkam, a member of the Katekalyan area committee of CPI (Maoist).

Inspector general of police (Bastar range) Sunderaj P said in a statement said that the encounter was carried out by a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) of neighbouring Dantewada district, which was on an anti-Naxal operation along the inter-district border.

Two encounters took place during the operation, the IG said.

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“Acting on specific inputs of Maoist movements, the patrolling team launched the operation on Thursday night in the forest along the inter-district border during which an exchange of fire broke out between the two sides in the Dantewada forest. However, after a brief encounter, the ultra escaped but security forces continued searching the area on Thursday night,” the IG said in the statement, adding that the security forces were combing the area on Friday when the encounter broke out.

Security forces recovered the body of the Maoist and recovered a country-made weapon.

The development just three days after another Maoist named Budh Ram Madkam, alias Mahangu Deva, with a reward of ₹5 lakh on his head was gunned down by the Dantewada police on Tuesday. Deva too belonged to the same committee.

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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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