Raipur: At least three Maoists were shot dead on Saturday in an ongoing encounter with security forces in the Indravati Tiger Reserve area of Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, police said.
The exchange of fire began around 9 am on Saturday and intermittent firing has continued since then, according to a statement issued by police. (PTI/ Representative photo)
The encounter took place during a joint anti-Maoist operation based on intelligence inputs about Maoist presence in the forested area, an officer said.
The exchange of fire began around 9 am and intermittent firing has continued since then, a statement issued by police read. “Security personnel have so far recovered the bodies of two Maoist cadres, along with weapons and ammunition from the encounter site,” the statement further said.
The Maoists are yet to be identified, the officer added.
The search operation is underway, and further details are awaited. “The authorities have said that a detailed report will be issued after the completion of the operation,” the officer said.
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With this, at least 138 Maoists have been shot dead this year. Last year, 219 Maoists were shot dead, which 22 were killed in 2023 and the 30 in 2022.
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With this, at least 138 Maoists have been shot dead this year. Last year, 219 Maoists were shot dead, which 22 were killed in 2023 and the 30 in 2022.
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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