Maoists blow up BJP MP’s farmhouse in Chhattisgarh ahead of Raman Singh visit

Chief minister Raman Singh is scheduled to visit Antagarh, around 15 kms from the village where the farmhouse is located, in Kanker as part of his ongoing ‘Vikas Yatra’.

Updated on: May 23, 2018, 17:41:35 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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Maoists blew up the farmhouse of a BJP MP with Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district, ahead of chief minister Raman Singh’s visit to the area, the police said on Wednesday.

The Maoists threatened the watchman at the site to leave the place and then targeted the farmhouse with IEDs in which two rooms were damaged. (AP File Photo)

The BJP MP, Vikram Usendi, represents the Kanker constituency and has a farmhouse at his native village Bodanaar in Takodi police station area.

There was no report of any casualty as the farmhouse was empty at the time of the attack that took place on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday.

Chief minister Singh is in Antagarh, around 15 kms from the village where the farmhouse is located, in Kanker on Wednesday as part of his ongoing ‘Vikas Yatra’.

Takodi police station in-charge said the Maoists threatened the watchman at the site to leave the place and then targeted the farmhouse with IEDs in which two rooms were damaged.

“Extra police have been deployed in the Bodanaar village after the incident and the combing operation is going on. More investigation is going on,” he said.

Security forces have intensified patrolling in the region.

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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