Maoists in Chhattisgarh kill villager suspected of being police informer

It was the third instance in 24 days of Maoists killing a villager after branding him a police informer.

Published on: Feb 18, 2021, 17:55:12 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Maoists killed a villager on suspicion of being a police informer in Rajnandgaon district which comes under the newly formed newly formed MMC zone (Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh) of CPI (Maoist), the police said on Thursday.

Soon after the forces reached the area, the Maoists opened fire at them. In the ensuing gun battle that last for around 3 hours, a Maoist was killed. (Representative Photo)

Police said that around a dozen Maoists came to Khursipar Khurd village under Bortalav police station area looking for one Munna Verma on Wednesday evening.

The Maoists then abducted Verma and later shot him in the jungle, police said.

The police also claimed that leaflets and pamphlets were recovered from the spot in which the Maoists alleged that Verma was acting as a police informer.

Verma is the third person to be killed by Maoists in the last 24 days in two villages of Rajnandgaon district on suspicion of being a police informer.

On January 24, Ramsay Gadve (30) a resident of Morarpani village was killed by sharp-edged weapons by a group of Maoists and a day later, Inder Sai Mandavi (75), a resident of Kamkheda village was beaten to death by the Maoists. Both were relatives of panchayat representatives.

The police estimate that there are about 200 armed cadres of CPI (Maoist) working in the MMC zone. Police say that since operations against Maoists have increased in Bastar, the left-wing extremists were moving towards the MMC zone.

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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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