Maoist killed in encounter in Bastar’s Dantewada district

Dantewada SP Siddharth Tiwari said Budh Ram Madkam alias Mahangu Deva, who was killed in the encounter, was a member of Katekalyan Area Committee of CPI (Maoist)

Updated on: Jul 26, 2022, 11:47:12 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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RAIPUR: A Maoist leader was killed in an encounter with Chhattisgarh police forces in Bastar’s Dantewada district, police said on Tuesday.

Dantewada SP Siddharth Tiwari said Budh Ram Madkam, who was killed in an encounter, was carrying a reward of ₹5 lakh on his head. (HT File Photo)

Dantewada superintendent of police (SP) Siddharth Tiwari said the dead man was identified as Budh Ram Madkam alias Mahangu Deva, a member of Katekalyan Area Committee of CPI (Maoist).

The encounter took place in the forest near Jabrameta village of the district at around 12.30am when Maoists opened fire at a team of the district reserve guard (DRG), which was out on an anti-naxal operations.

“The police retaliated and when the encounter ended, a body of Maoist was recovered from the encounter spot,” said the SP.

“Prima facie the deceased has been identified as Budh Ram Madkam, who is an area committee member of CPI (Maoist). He was carrying a reward of ₹5 lakh on his head,” the SP added.

More than a dozen cases of violence were registered against Budh Ram Madkam, police said.

This is the second instance of the police killing a member of the CPI (Maoist) Katekalyan Area Committee in an encounter in recent weeks.

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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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