Maoist Leader Killed in Chhattisgarh Police Encounter

A Naxalite, identified as Arun Mandavi, was killed by Chhattisgarh police in an encounter. Mandavi was an area committee member of the Maoists and had a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh for his capture. He was involved in various Naxalite activities in the Gariaband-Odisha border region.

In a significant development, a senior Naxalite identified as Arun Mandavi was neutralized by the Chhattisgarh police in a recent encounter. Mandavi, who held a significant position within the Maoist cadre as an area committee member, was notorious for his activities along the Gariaband-Odisha border.

The encounter occurred near the villages of Muhkot and Aamjhar under the jurisdiction of the Khallari police station. The state's District Reserve Guard (DRG) engaged Mandavi in a gunfight, leading to his demise.

Authorities confirmed that Mandavi had a substantial bounty of Rs 5 lakh on his head. The operation also led to the recovery of an SLR rifle, ammunition, Maoist literature, and materials used in making IEDs. This year, over 130 Naxalites have been killed in Chhattisgarh, with the majority of encounters taking place in the Bastar division.

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