Two Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar

As per IG Bastar Sunderraj P , the first incident took place in Sukma in which the encounter took place near Tondamarka village.

Published on: Feb 20, 2020, 04:50:39 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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Two suspected Maoists were killed and a jawan of Chhattisgarh police was injured in two different encounters of Sukma and Narayanpur districts of Bastar region Wednesday.

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Police said that the two killed suspected Maoists are yet to be identified.

As per IG Bastar Sunderraj P , the first incident took place in Sukma in which the encounter took place near Tondamarka village.

“When the DRG patrolling team was cordoning off aforest area on Chintagufa-Chintalnar junction, exchange of fire broke out between the two side. After guns fell silent, body of an Maoist was recovered from the spot,” the IG said talking to Hindustan Times adding that in another face off that occurred near Kasalpad village, one STF jawan of state police was injured.

In an another incident, a Maoist was gunned down in an encounter with the security forces in Abhujmad area of Narayanpur district.

“Exchange of fire took place between joint team of Narayanpur DRG and STF and Maoists near forests of village Ikul, South of Orcha. After about half an hour, Maoists fled from the area and on searching one unidentified male dead body was recovered. The search operation was on and the party is safe,” said the IG adding that the body is yet to be identified.

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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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