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State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh. Reports Maoism, Politics, Mining and important developments from the state. Covered all sorts of extremism in Central India. Reported from Madhya Pradesh for eight years.
Articles by Ritesh Mishra
3 suspected Maoists killed in Bijapur, arms & explosives recovered
The operation, which began on Saturday, was launched based on intelligence inputs about Maoist activity in the dense forested region of the park
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 01:28 PM IST
Lapses in security under lens after strike by insurgents
Security lapses in Bijapur led to a deadly Maoist IED blast, killing nine. Experts suggest safer travel methods and better convoy protocols are needed.
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 04:00 AM IST
9 dead as Maoists attack security vehicle in Chhattisgarh
The attack came after security forces killed roughly 222 insurgents in encounters since January 1, 2024 with an intention of eradicating Maoist violence by March 2026
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 06:16 AM IST
Ritesh Mishra, Raipur
8 security personnel among 9 killed in Chhattisgarh IED attack
Bastar range inspector general of police Sunderaj P said that the incident occurred around 2:15pm near Ambeli village and that reinforcements have been dispatched to the site
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 04:26 PM IST
Main accused in Chhattisgarh journalist’s murder arrested from Hyderabad
The body of Mukesh Chandrakar, who went missing on January 1, was discovered in a freshly sealed septic tank at Suresh Chandrakar’s premises on January 3
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 02:53 AM IST
Chhattisgarh journalist murder: Main accused arrested from Hyderabad
Investigation revealed that on January 1, a heated argument over alleged interference in Suresh Chandrakar's work led to the victim's murder.
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 09:43 AM IST
4 Maoists, 1 cop die in Chhattisgarh gunfight
Four Maoists and a Chhattisgarh Police head constable were killed in a gunfight in Abujhmad forest, marking the second encounter this year.
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 06:30 AM IST
Ritesh Mishra, Raipur
4 Maoists, police constable killed in gunfight in Chhattisgarh's Abujhmad forest
A joint operation was launched on Saturday evening in the dense forests of South Abujhmad, near the border of Narayanpur and Dantewada districts
Updated on Jan 05, 2025 09:38 AM IST
Chhattisgarh journalist murder: 3 arrested; mastermind contractor still at large
Police teams are raiding various spots across the country to nab Suresh Chandrakar, a local road contractor who is suspected to be the mastermind behind the journalist’s killing
Published on Jan 04, 2025 08:36 PM IST
Maoist killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband
Police said they recovered the body of a Maoist, who is yet to be identified, and an automatic weapon from the e encounter site
Published on Jan 04, 2025 02:43 PM IST
Missing Chhattisgarh journalist, 28, found dead in contractor’s septic tank
Mukesh Chandrakar, who had facilitated release of a CRPF commando held by Maoists in April 2021, had gone missing on January 1
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 01:45 AM IST
The changing dynamics in Chhattisgarh’s Maoist heartland
The Chhattisgarh police claim that in the history of anti-Naxal operations in the state, 2024 was significant for troops in Bastar range on all crucial fronts.
Published on Dec 29, 2024 03:14 PM IST
Mob kills 19-year-old man accusing him of paddy theft in Chhattisgarh
Police said that they have arrested 12 people, including three women, who were involved in the crime and more arrests could take place in the coming days
Published on Dec 24, 2024 05:46 PM IST
2 jawans injured in gunfight with Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma: Police
Police said that the injured soldiers, identified as commandos from the CRPF’s elite jungle warfare unit, CoBRA Battalion 206, were swiftly evacuated to a nearby medical facility
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 01:32 PM IST
S KareemuddinRitesh Mishra
Chhattisgarh: Mob beats 50-year-old Dalit man to death accusing him of theft
Police said that they have arrested three people in connection with the murder and more arrests could follow
Published on Dec 23, 2024 06:02 PM IST
3 villagers allegedly killed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur: Police
Police said they have confirmed one death while their teams have been sent to the jungle to identify the other two deceased
Published on Dec 23, 2024 05:03 PM IST
Maoist leader Prabhakar arrested in strategic operation: Chhattisgarh Police
The Chhattisgarh government had announced a reward of ₹25 lakh for information leading to the capture of Prabhakar
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 04:33 PM IST
Activist claims that Abujhmad encounter was fake, four children injured
This comes a week after Bastar police issued a statement claiming that seven suspected Maoists were killed in a joint operation.
Published on Dec 18, 2024 05:11 PM IST
2 Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur: Police
Police said that the encounter took place in the forest of Nendra and Punnur villages when a team of security personnel was out on an anti-Maoist operation on Friday at around 7am
Published on Dec 13, 2024 12:01 PM IST
Seven suspected Maoists killed in joint operation in South Abujhmad
Seven suspected Maoists were killed in a joint operation by security forces in Abujhmaad jungles, ongoing since early Thursday morning.
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 01:22 PM IST
Maoists kill BJP leader in Bijapur accusing him of being police informer: Cops
With this incident, over 60 persons have been killed in Maoist violence so far this year at separate places in the Bastar division
Published on Dec 11, 2024 02:21 PM IST
Man held for hoax bomb alert on IndiGo flight was IB officer: Police
Last month, the suspect allegedly alerted the pilot of a Kolkata-bound IndiGo flight from Nagpur, prompting the flight to be diverted to Raipur
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 06:01 PM IST
Chhattisgarh: 10 Maoists killed in Sukma encounter, AK-47 rifles recovered
The encounter took place in the jungles of Korajuguda, Dantewada, Nagaram, and Bhandarpadar of Sukma district.
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 02:22 PM IST
Chhattisgarh: 10 maoists killed in Sukma encounter, AK-47 rifles recovered
In Sukma district, security forces killed at least 10 Maoists during an encounter in the jungles.
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 12:05 PM IST
Chhattisgarh civil groups question ban on Moolvasi Bachao Manch
The civil groups described the government’s move as an alarming misuse of state power aimed at suppressing activism and intimidating protesters advocating for tribal rights
Published on Nov 20, 2024 06:13 PM IST
5 Maoists killed in encounter in Abujhmad forest: Chhattisgarh Police
Police said two security personnel sustained injuries during the operation and they are receiving immediate and advanced medical care
Updated on Nov 16, 2024 01:59 PM IST
Ritesh MishraS Kareemuddin
Chhattisgarh: Campaigning for Raipur City South bypoll ends
The BJP has fielded Sunil Kumar Soni, a former MP and mayor, while Congress has chosen Akash Sharma, the president of the Youth Congress state unit
Published on Nov 11, 2024 05:33 PM IST
Green nod for Parsa obtained with fake documents: ST Panel
The Chhattisgarh ST Commission has found that the process of obtaining forest clearance (FC) for the Parsa coal block in Surguja district was tainted with multiple irregularities and fabricated entries.
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 06:42 AM IST
Ritesh Mishra, Raipur
Chhattisgarh ACB registers FIR against 2 ex-IAS officers, former advocate general
The case was registered on Monday under sections of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (sections 7, 7A, 8, 13 (2) and section 182, 211, 193, 195-A, 166-A, B 120 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 09:53 AM IST
Maoists attack 2 cops, loot rifles in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma: Police
The Sukma police in a statement said that the incident took place when the jawans were deployed on security duty at a market in Jagargunda village
Published on Nov 03, 2024 12:57 PM IST
S KareemuddinRitesh Mishra