Chhattisgarh sets up panel to probe 2009 Madanwada Maoist ambush

In September last year, chief minister Bhupesh Baghel had announced that a judicial probe will be conducted into the case.

Updated on: Jan 20, 2020, 07:57:37 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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The Chhattisgarh government has constituted an inquiry commission to probe the Maoist attack in Rajnandagon district in 2009 wherein the then superintendent of police Vinod Choubey and 28 other policemen were killed, officials said on Sunday.

In July, 2009, around 29 police personnel were killed in ambushes and landmine attacks by Maoists in three separate incidents in Madanwada and nearby areas in Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon. (AP File / Representational Photo)

Confirming the development, director of Public Relations in the state government, Taran Prakash Sinha said, “The inquiry commission, to be headed by Justice Shambhu Nath Srivastava, has been asked to submit the report in the next six months.”

In September last year, chief minister Bhupesh Baghel had announced that a judicial probe will be conducted into the case.

On 12 July, 2009, around 29 police personnel, including Choubey, were killed in ambushes and landmine attacks by Maoists in three separate incidents in Madanwada and nearby areas in Rajnandgaon.

In one of the incidents, two security men were killed in an encounter with Naxals in Madanwada. Subsequently, Choubey rushed to the spot along with reinforcement. When they were heading to the spot, Naxals ambushed them, killing the police officer and other jawans.

Choubey was posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra.

Madanwada ambush was one of the biggest Maoist attacks in Chhattisgarh.

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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