A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) carrying a cash reward of INR 100,000 on his head was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested patch between Geedam and Jungampal villages in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on April 11, reports The Pioneer. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar range, Sundarraj P said, “In an exchange of fire between Dantewada DRG and Maoists of Katekalyan area committee at about 2 pm, a Maoist’s body was recovered.” The slain Maoist was identified as Vetti Hunga, ‘militia commander’ who carried a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, the officer said. More Maoists are suspected to have been killed or injured in the action. An 8 mm pistol and a country made muzzle loading gun were recovered from the spot. Also, a two kilograms Improvised Explosive Device (IED), crackers, Maoist literature, medicines and items of daily were also found.
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze five construction vehicles engaged in a water filter plant under Naimed Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 11, reports The Pioneer. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar range, Sundarraj P said, armed Maoists set ablaze two mixture machines, two poclain machines and a tractor on Sunday [April 11] afternoon.