One suspected Maoist killed in an encounter in Sukma

Police said that the deceased Maoist was identified as Kosa, who is deputy commander of Mahupadhar local organisation squad ( LoS) which comes under of Darbha Division of CPI( M).

Updated on: Oct 15, 2019, 16:20:29 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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A suspected Maoist was gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Sukma district of Bastar region on Tuesday.

The encounter took place around 9:30 am at a forest in Tulsi Dongri area. Image used for representational purpose only. (Photo by Parwaz Khan/ Hindustan Times)

Police said that the deceased Maoist was identified as Kosa, who is deputy commander of Mahupadhar local organisation squad ( LoS) which comes under of Darbha Division of CPI( Maoist).

“The encounter took place around 9:30 am at a forest in Tulsi Dongri area. A team of Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Guard ( DRG) was in the jungle for combing operation when the Maoist started firing at them,” said deputy inspector general (anti-Naxal operation) Sundarraj P.

The DIG further said that firing continued for about 30 minutes with about a dozen of Maoists in Dongri jungle, which borders Odisha

“After guns fell silent, police recovered the body of Kosa along with a country made rifle and a large number of improvised explosive devices (IEDs),” the DIG added.

Another suspected Maoits was killed in an encounter on Friday last week in Bastar’s Bijapur district. Police claimed to have recovered a country-made rifle and other “Maoist materials” from the spot along with the body of suspected Maoist. The encounter took place in village Takemtla which comes under Usoor police station of Bijapur district.

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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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