Three women Maoists killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh: Police
Police identified the three as Raje Muchaki, Geeta Markam and Jyoti Nuppo. A 12-bore gun, two countrymade revolvers, a muzzle-loading gun, two improvised explosive devices and other items were recovered from the site
Three women Maoists, collectively carrying ₹15 lakh reward on their heads, were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada, police said on Monday.
A representational image. Three women Maoists, collectively carrying ₹15 lakh reward on their heads, were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada, police said on Monday. (HT/ File photo)
Police identified the three as Raje Muchaki, Geeta Markam and Jyoti Nuppo, who were members of the Katalyan area committee of the Maoists.
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A 12-bore gun, two countrymade revolvers, a muzzle-loading gun, two improvised explosive devices, wires, medicines, Maoist literature, and items of daily use were recovered from the gunfight site.
“The gunfight took place on Sunday evening in a forest between Adwal and Kunjeras villages under Katekalyan police station limits when a team of District Reserve Guard was out on a search operation. We had information that Jagdish, a divisional committee member along with 15 others were camping in the area,” said Dantewada police superintendent Abhishek Pallava.
The gunfight lasted for about 20 minutes. “The Maoists were also mapping the area near a police camp in Chikpal, which was a major concern for us... We had information that Maoists were roaming around the camp for last few days,” said Pallava.
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Police said a search operation near the gunfight scene was going on.
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Police said a search operation near the gunfight scene was going on.
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.
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