Three people including an engineer abducted by Maoists in Bastar’s Dantewada

The missing were identified as Sub Engineer Arun Marawi, technical assistant (MNREGA) Mohan Baghel and an accountant of a private construction contractor.

Updated on: Oct 12, 2019, 22:39:03 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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Three people, including two government personnel in Dantewada district were reportedly abducted by Maoists on Saturday.

hree people, including two government personnel in Dantewada district were reportedly abducted by Maoists on Saturday. (Photo: Manoj Kumar/Hindustan Times file photo for representation)

The missing were identified as Sub Engineer Arun Marawi, technical assistant (MNREGA) Mohan Baghel and an accountant of a private construction contractor.

Police said that they have got some information regarding the abduction of the trio on the investigation has started.

“We are getting information that the three were abducted from Potali village under Aranpur police station area on Friday. A road construction under Pradhanmantri Gram Sadak Yojna ( PMGSY) was going on in the area. Dantewada police are investigating the matter,” claimed a press statement of Chhattisgarh police.

Police said that police and paramilitary personnel have been rushed to comb the jungles where the incident was reported and no communication has been received till now about their whereabouts.

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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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