3 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh, carried collective reward of Rs 18 lakh

Security forces recovered three weapons from the site of the encounter and have launched a combing operation.

Updated on: Nov 23, 2020, 17:20:53 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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Three Maoists, including a woman cadre, carrying a collective reward of Rs 18 lakh on their heads were gunned down by the security forces in Kanker district of Chhattisgarh’s Bastar division on Monday, police said.

The encounter took place in Tadoki jungles of Kanker district. (Representative Photo)

Three weapons including an automatic rifle were found at the encounter spot. The dead Maoists have been identified as members of company no 5 of People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA)-- Jyoti, carrying a reward or Rs 8 lakh, Badru, carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakh and Guddu, carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakh on his head, said security officials.

Inspector general of police, Bastar range, Sunderaj P, talking to HT, said that the encounter took place on Monday morning in Tadoki jungles under Raoghat police station of Kanker district.

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“The encounter took place between a team of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Maoists. A team of SSB got inputs about the gathering of Maoists and started cordoning off the area. The firing started when the Maoists were cordoned off by the security forces. A jawan of SSB also sustained bullet injuries and his condition is stable,” said the IG.

Three weapons including one SLR and one X-95 have been recovered from the spot. The X-95 weapon was looted by Naxals after an ambush on BSF troops in the Raoghat area in 2018, said security officials.

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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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