Maoist member held with explosives, ammunition in Chhattisgarh: Police
The accused, identified as Bogam Lakhmu, a resident of Chinnagelur under the jurisdiction of Tarrem police station, was intercepted during the operation
Security forces arrested a 39-year-old alleged Maoist member and recovered a large cache of explosives, ammunition and other materials from a forested area in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, police said on Saturday.
The arrest was made during a joint operation by the Basaguda police and the district reserve guard (DRG) in the forests near Pegadapalli village. (Representational Photo/HT File Photo)
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The arrest was made during a joint operation by the Basaguda police and the district reserve guard (DRG) in the forests near Pegadapalli village.
The accused, identified as Bogam Lakhmu, a resident of Chinnagelur under the jurisdiction of Tarrem police station, was intercepted during the operation, police said.
During questioning, Lakhmu allegedly admitted to working as a member of the Chinnagelur unit of the Maoist-affiliated DAKMS and transporting and concealing explosives and other materials for Maoists.
Police recovered ₹50,050 in cash, one BGL launcher, 18 BGL cells, 12 arrow bombs, one hand grenade, 15 live .303 rounds, 31 BGL cartridges, an empty INSAS magazine, electrical wire, three round chargers and one emitter lead during the search.
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The seized material was sealed and documented following due procedure. Lakhmu was arrested under relevant provisions of the Explosives Act and produced before a court, which sent him to judicial remand, police said.
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The seized material was sealed and documented following due procedure. Lakhmu was arrested under relevant provisions of the Explosives Act and produced before a court, which sent him to judicial remand, police said.
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.
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