Chhattisgarh: Security forces gun down Maoist in Bastar

Security forces gunned down an alleged Maoist in Bijapur district of Bastar region on Tuesday

Published on: Jan 20, 2021, 09:51:02 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Security forces gunned down an alleged Maoist in Bijapur district of Bastar region on Tuesday.

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Police claimed to have recovered a 12 bore gun, Maoists’ uniforms, Maoist literature, IEDs and other materials of daily use from him. Police said that the search operation is still going on in the jungles where the incident took place.

A constable of District Reserve Guard (DRG) sustained injuries during the incident, police added.

Inspector General of Police , Bastar range, Sunderaj P told Hindustan Times that a joint team of DRG, STF and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) was out for an anti-naxal operation when the incident took place.

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“After the firing stopped, we found a body which is yet to be identified. A constable suffered injuries in an IED blast during the operation in the area and has been shifted to a hospital in Jagdalpur,” Sunderaj said.

The IG further said that forces are still conducting search operations in the region and more details are yet to come.

On Tuesday , some Maoist camps are destroyed by security forces in the jungles of Dantewada.

“More details of the Dantewada incident are awaited,” said the IG.

On Monday, the Chhattisgarh police arrested a woman Maoist , who was carrying a reward of ₹8 lakh from a village in Bijapur district of Bastar region.

Police said that the woman was a member of Maoists’ Company Number 1 , in Maad division of CPI ( Maoist ) and was involved in several Maoist-related activities in the area.

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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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