3 people killed in IED blast by Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar

The DGP added that after the attack, security forces cordoned off the area and a gunfight was on between them and the Maoists.

Updated on: Sep 24, 2019, 18:30:10 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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Three people were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast by Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region on Tuesday morning, police said.

A truck-tanker was blown off in the IED blast by Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district, September 24, 2019. (Photo Credit: Chhattisgarh Police)

“A truck tanker, engaged in some construction work in Raoghat area of Kanker district, was blown off by the IED planted by the Maoists. Three civilians were killed in the attack,” said DM Awasthi, Director General of Police ( DGP ) Chhattisgarh.

The DGP added that after the attack, security forces cordoned off the area and a gunfight was on between them and the Maoists.

“Our jawans are fighting with about two dozen of Maoists and the area has been condoned off. The SP Kanker has also reached the spot,” the DGP said adding the more details were yet to come.

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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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