Chhattisgarh: Maoists kill two villagers in Bastar’s Bijapur

One of the deceased is believed to be Raju Podiyami, the brother of Gangaloor area committee secretary of CPI (Maoist) Dinesh Modiyam

Published on: Oct 17, 2022, 11:19:55 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Maoists have allegedly killed two persons in Bastar region’s Bijapur district, including the brother of one of their operatives on suspicions of him being an informer, the police said on Monday. The incident took place in the jungles under Gangaloor police station limits.

A police team has been sent to the area for verification and bring the bodies to the district headquarters for postmortem.

Sources in the department said another villager has been in the custody of the Maoists since Sunday.

“We have initial information that Maoists have allegedly killed two in Pedakorma and Pusnar villages under Gangaloor police station limits,” Bastar inspector general of police Sundarraj P said.

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He said that one of the deceased is believed to be Raju Podiyami, the brother of Gangaloor area committee secretary of CPI (Maoist) Dinesh Modiyam.

“The killing of villager Dula Kodme is being verified,” the IG said.

Meanwhile, a sub-inspector was injured on Sunday during an exchange of fire between Maoists and security forces in Bijapur.

The encounter started on Sunday night on the Tarrem-Chinagelur road under Tarrem police station limits, during which sub-inspector Rajesh Suryawanshi suffered minor injuries.

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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