Two Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

As per the Chhattisgarh police records, till July 29, 59 encounters have taken place in the state in which 45 Maoists and 15 security personnel have been killed.

Updated on: Jul 29, 2019, 18:03:15 IST

Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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Two Maoists were killed on Monday in an encounter with the security forces in Chhattisgarh’s south Sukma, the police said, adding the forces recovered a barrel grenade launcher ( BGL), a country-made gun and other explosives from the Maoist camp.

Photos of the Maoist camp where the encounter took place. (HT Photo)

“The encounter took place inside the jungles between Kanhaigoda and Balantog area under Konta police station. Police had specific input about a Maoist camp in that area and hence a team of district reserve guard (DRG) was sent for the operation on Sunday night,” Director general of police (DGP) DM Awasthi said.

“The Maoist camp has been demolished by the security forces. We have inputs that a senior cadre were camping in that area but they managed to escape,” said Awasthi.

On Saturday, seven Maoists, including three women cadres, were killed in an encounter with security forces in the jungles of Jagadalpur district. Police have also recovered five weapons, including one Insas rifle, from the spot after the encounter.

As per the Chhattisgarh police records, till July 29, 59 encounters have taken place in the state in which 45 Maoists and 15 security personnel have been killed.

In the year 2018, the number of encounters was 166 and the total number of Maoists killed was 124 while a total of 52 security personnel were killed in these encounters.

Police said that patrolling had been beefed up in the forests and interiors of all seven districts of the Bastar division -- Dantewada, Bijapur, Bastar, Narayanpur, Kondagaon, Sukma and Kanker -- as the Maoists were observing “martyrs’ week” from July 28-August 3.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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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