Nine vehicles set ablaze by Maoists in NMDC’s mining region in Danetwada

In a similar incident, Maoists set ablaze four vehicles in Naryanpur district on Saturday night.

Updated on: Nov 24, 2019, 20:18:46 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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Maoists set ablaze nine vehicles and machines in the mining region of the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) in Danetwada district on Sunday.

A total of nine vehicles were set ablaze in Kirandul mining area of the NMDC on Bailadila hills by Maoists. (PHOTO: POLICE SOURCES.)

“A total of nine vehicles were set ablaze in Kirandul mining area of the NMDC on Bailadila hills by Maoists. They have torched six dumper trucks, two JCB machines and a machine engaged in work related to the construction of Screening Plant no. 3 of NMDC,” IG Bastar Sunderaj P told Hindustan Times

The IG further said that the security forces had rushed to the spot but the Maoists escaped into the jungles.

“Since the Maoists are under pressure, now they are targeting vehicles in these areas to show their presence. We have started a combing operation in the region,” said the IG.

In a similar incident, Maoists set ablaze four vehicles in Naryanpur district on Saturday night.

“There was road construction going on in an area under the Chhotedongar police station when the Maoists came and set ablaze four vehicles engaged in the construction work,” the IG said.

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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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