Maoists torch 4 tractors engaged in road construction work in jungles of Bijapur

According to the police, the incident took place in the wee hours of Monday near Manganar village-- where 15 vehicles and machines involved in the construction work were parked.

Published on: Apr 18, 2022, 23:48:12 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Maoists in Chhattisgarh have torched four tractors engaged in road construction work along the Bijapur-Dantewada inter-district border, police said on Monday.

Maoists in Chhattisgarh have torched four tractors engaged in road construction work along the Bijapur-Dantewada inter-district border. (SOURCED.)

The road is being constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). According to the police, the incident took place in the wee hours of Monday near Manganar village-- where 15 vehicles and machines involved in the construction work were parked.

“Maoists burnt four vehicles engaged in the PMGSY road construction work along the Barsur-Mangnar road. This road is an arterial one along the Palli-Barsur stretch and the work is being executed by a PMGSY contractor based on the request for connectivity by the villagers. The villagers have assured the contractor about the safety of his machinery and vehicles. The Maoist cadres are frustrated because of increasing road connectivity in the area and therefore torched the vehicles against the wishes of the villagers,” said Inspector General of Police, Bastar range, Sunderaj P.

The Bijapur police, meanwhile, have arrested eight Maoists who were allegedly involved in an incident of torching vehicles. The arrests were made on Sunday evening at Eramangi village under Kutru police station limits when a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and local police was out on an area domination operation.

They were allegedly involved in the incident of setting ablaze two trucks between Mangapenta and Bargapara on February 2 this year.

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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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