Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Senior Maoist Leaders Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter
In Chhattisgarh, two high-ranking Maoist leaders were killed in a fight with security forces.
The leaders, Vijay Reddy and Lokesh Salame, were allegedly involved in a 2009 attack where 30 police officers were killed.
The encounter took place near Retegaav village, some distance from the district center.
This event is part of ongoing efforts to combat Maoist activity in the region.
Two senior Maoist leaders were killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh.
The encounter occurred near Retegaav village, 70 kilometers from the district headquarters.
Vijay Reddy, a DKSZC member, was killed.
Lokesh Salame, a Divisional Committee Member, was also killed.
Both were allegedly involved in the 2009 Rajnandgaon attack.
- Who
- Security forces and Vijay Reddy and Lokesh Salame.
- What
- Two senior Maoist leaders were killed in an encounter.
- When
- Not explicitly stated in the provided text.
- Where
- Near Retegaav village, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district, Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the provided text, but implied to be part of an anti-Maoist operation.
Maoists
Security Forces
Justification for actions
Maoists
Potentially advocating for their cause, potentially criticizing government or security actions
Security Forces
Security forces' perspective, viewing the encounter as a success in combating Maoism.
- Incident Type
- Encounter
- Location
- Retegaav village, Chhattisgarh
- Fatalities
- 2 Maoist leaders
- Involved Parties
- Security Forces, Maoists
- Maoist Leaders Killed
- Vijay Reddy, Lokesh Salame
- Maoist Roles
- DKSZC Member, Divisional Committee Member
