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Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Chhattisgarh: Maoists kill Congress worker in Bijapur, probe on
Maoists have allegedly killed a local Congress worker in Bijapur, while three other people were also allegedly killed by the ultras, but the police are yet to identify the victims and confirm the incidents. Police said the Bijapur victim, Naga Bhandari, was axed to death around 11:30pm on Sunday night when he was attending a local ceremony in Lingapur village. 'He was attacked by unidentified Maoists. Upon receiving information, the Usoor police reached the spot, conducted a site inspection, and completed inquest formalities,' the police said. The body was handed over to his family, and further legal procedures are underway. Authorities are also verifying reports that Maoists allegedly killed three other civilians in the Pamed region, in the villages of Kanchal and Meenagatta. The Maoists till late Monday evening did not take responsibility for the killings. Former Chhattisgarh chief minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel expressed his condolences over the killing of Bhandari. 'On one hand, claims of Maoist eradication are made under the banner of 'Sushasan Tihar', while on the other, innocent tribals continue to be killed. The government has failed to ensure their safety.' Investigations are underway to verify the details of the additional killings, the police added.
Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Bijapur Congress worker killed 7 months ago, Maoists now hack his brother to death
A 45-year-old Congress worker was hacked to death by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Sunday night, seven months after his brother was also killed. Naga Bhandari had gone to Lingapur, under the jurisdiction of Usoor police station, to celebrate a social event when at around 11.30 pm, a small action team of Maoists attacked him with an axe. In October last year, his brother Tirupati Bhandari, 35, was hacked to death by Maoists in Usoor village. Tirupati had been running the public distribution system (PDS) and was attacked while he was distributing rice. After Tirupati's death, his brother Naga took over the work. Before 2019, the Bhandari family lived in Marudbaka village, where Tirupati was the sarpanch. Two brothers from the family had joined the security forces — one in the District Reserve Guard (DRG) another in the Bastariya battalion of the CRPF. This had angered the Maoists. Maoists also suspected Tirupati of being a police informant and threatened him and his family with dire consequences, making them leave Marudbaka village. The family then moved 20 km away to Awapalli. Reacting to Sunday night's incident, former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said in a post on X, 'On one hand, claims of Naxal eradication are being made… and on the other hand, Naxalites are killing innocent tribals. The advertisement-oriented government has completely failed in ensuring the safety of the tribals… For how long will the lives of tribals continue to be lost? @AmitShah ji (Union Home Minister Amit Shah), @vishnudsai ji (Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai) will have to answer.' In 2023 and 2024, nine BJP leaders were killed by Maoists in separate incidents in the Naxal-affected Bastar region, including four in Bijapur district.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Time of India
Naxalites kill villager accusing him of being police informer
New Delhi: A man, suspected to be an informer, was attacked and killed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh 's Bijapur district , police said on Monday. According to officials, unidentified Maoists attacked the victim, Naga Bhandari, when he had gone to participate in an event in Lingapur village under the Usur police station limits around 11:30 pm on Sunday, an official said. He said Bhandari, a resident of Maredubaka village, was a fair-price shop owner. #Operation Sindoor The damage done at Pak bases as India strikes to avenge Pahalgam Why Pakistan pleaded to end hostilities Kashmir's Pahalgam sparks Karachi's nightmare Bhandari was killed with an axe, the official said, adding that the police was alerted, and a team was sent to the spot. He said a search operation has been launched in the area to trace the assailants. Meanwhile, the police on Monday recovered two weapons, several live rounds, detonators and other material belonging to Maoists after an exchange of fire with them in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra near the Chhattisgarh border, officials said. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cruz Alta: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo The exchange took place at three locations and lasted two hours, a release by the Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police office said.
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Congress worker killed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
A Congress worker was killed by Maoists in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on Sunday (May 11, 2025) night, said the police. The victim, identified as Naga Bhandari, ran a Public Distribution System (PDS) shop. His elder brother was also killed by Maoists six months ago, claimed former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel in a post on X. Naga Bhandari had gone to Lingapur to attend a social event and was murdered with an axe by unidentified Maoists around 11.30 p.m, said Superintendent of Police [Bijapur] Jitendra Kumar Yadav. 'After post-mortem, the body was handed over to the family,' he said. 'Advertisement-oriented govt.' In his post on X, Mr. Baghel slammed the State's BJP government for failing to protect the lives of tribals, including Congress workers. 'In October last year, Naga Bhandari's younger brother, former sarpanch of Marudabaka and Congress worker Tirupati Bhandari, was also brutally murdered by Naxalites. On the one hand, claims of Naxalite eradication are being made in the so-called 'Sushasan Tihaar [good governance festival, an ongoing public outreach programme]', while on the other hand, Naxalites are killing innocent tribals. The advertisement-oriented government has completely failed to ensure the safety of tribals,' his post read. Including Naga Bhandari, at least 10 civilians have been killed this year by Maoists in the Bastar region that comprises seven districts including Bijapur. Last year, 68 civilians were allegedly killed by Maoists in the region, the police said. In their statement on Naga Bhandari's murder, the police said there were reports that Maoists had murdered some villagers of Kanchal and Meenagatta under the Pamed police station limits. Further details are awaited.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Maoists kill Congress worker in Bastar, three other villagers reported murdered on same night
RAIPUR: Maoists in insurgency-hit Bijapur district have reportedly killed at least four villagers on Sunday, though police officials have confirmed about one person having association with Congress party, murdered by the to police officials, victim Naga Bhandari, head of the Marudbaka Society was hacked to death with an axe when he had gone to Lingapur to attend a social event.'The incident took place at around 11:30 PM on Sunday when he was brutally killed with an axe by unidentified Maoists, as reported to the local police station. Upon receiving the information, Usoor police conducted a spot inspection and completed the inquest proceedings,' said body was respectfully handed over to the family. Remaining legal formalities are being handled by Usoor police.A police statement said that there were reports that Maoists have killed some locals in Kanchal and Meenagatta villages in Pamed region. The authenticity of this information is currently being verified, police told TOI that three other civilians including a Shikshadoot- a local education volunteer from Meenagatta, a government cook from Kanchal, and another local resident were targeted for suspected cooperation with administration and sorrow over the murder of a party worker, former chief minister and Congress leader Bhupesgh Baghel said, "I pray for the departed soul and strength for his family. Naga's elder brother Tirupati was also killed by Maoists in a similar manner on October 24, 2025."He added that on one side there are claims being made during 'Sushasan Tihar' on Maoist elimination and on the other side, innocent tribals are getting killed by the Maoists. The govt has failed to ensure safety of the tribal people, Baghel said. The coordinated killings come amid the ongoing Karregutta anti-Maoist operation, intensifying the atmosphere of fear across the district. Local sources indicate that the victims may have been targeted for their affiliation with government welfare initiatives or political are currently verifying details of these incidents Bijapur police and security forces have launched extensive search operations in the affected areas.
