CRPF jawan killed in Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

CRPF jawan has lost his life in an encounter with Maoists in Chhattisgarh on Thursday.

Updated on: Nov 7, 2019, 11:01:55 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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A constable of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF ) was killed in an encounter with Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district in the wee hours of Thursday, police said.

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“The constable KR Kamata Prasad who was deployed with 151 battalion of CRPF in Bijapur died in the encounter,” said Sunderaj P, in-charge inspector general (IG) of Bastar division.

Sunderaj P said a joint team of CRPF and CoBRA was cordoning off a suspicious area in Jerapalli village in the Bijapur district when the Maoists opened fire on the security forces.

“The encounter started at 4 am when a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and its elite unit, CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action), was carrying out a combing operation in Pamed jungles in Chhattisgarh,” said the IG.

“The encounter lasted for about 20 minutes and the Maoists escaped into the deep jungle. After the gunfight stopped, the team found that Constable Kamta Prasad sustained bullet injuries. He was rushed to Cherla Hospital but died on his way to the hospital,” he added.

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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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