Three Maoists held in Dantewada; 2 of them had killed a journalist last year

According to the police, two of them were allegedly involved in a deadly Maoist attack at Nilawaya village in October 2018 in which a Doordarshan journalist was killed.

Updated on: Nov 29, 2019, 19:39:16 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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Three Maoists, including a deputy commander rank cadre, were arrested following an encounter with security forces in Dantewada district on Friday.

The police have recovered live rounds of AK-47, SLR and Insas rifles, switches used for triggering IED blasts, Maoist uniforms, literature and detonators from the possession of the three Maoists. (HT PHOTO.)

According to the police, two of them were allegedly involved in a deadly Maoist attack at Nilawaya village in October 2018 in which a Doordarshan journalist was killed.

The police have also recovered live rounds of AK-47, SLR and Insas rifles, switches used for triggering IED blasts, Maoist uniforms, literature and detonators from their possession.

“We have arrested Hadma Madkam (28), who is a deputy commander, Kosi alias Shanti (28) a woman cadre - and Deva Madkam (25) near Nahadi village under the Aranpur police station area,” Abhishek Pallav said adding that Hadma was carrying an award of Rs 3 lakh and was involved in several attacks on security forces.

The SP further said that police had information that more than two dozen Maoists were moving in that area.

“A team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and local police started combing the area when an encounter took place after which the Maoists were nabbed,” said the SP.

The SP further claimed that Hadma and Madkam were also involved in the Nilawaya attack in which a journalist and four other police personnel had been killed.

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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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