Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Son Seeks Truth in Father's Death Alleging 'Fake Encounter'
Raja Chandra's father, a top Maoist leader, died in a police encounter.
Chandra believes it was not a real encounter and wants to know what happened.
He has several reasons for his suspicion, including the fact that his father's body had a beard and burn marks, which he says are not consistent with how he knew his father.
Chandra is taking legal action to find out how his father died, with support from his mother and human rights organizations.
He is pursuing a post-mortem and other measures to uncover the truth.
Katha Ramachandra Reddy, a CPI (Maoist) leader, died in an encounter with Chhattisgarh police.
His son, Raja Chandra, suspects a 'fake encounter' and is seeking a post-mortem.
Chandra's suspicions are based on inconsistencies, like a beard on his father's body.
The Supreme Court ordered the preservation of the body pending the High Court's decision.
The CPI (Maoist) also raised doubts regarding the death.
- Who
- Raja Chandra, son of Katha Ramachandra Reddy, and the Chhattisgarh Police.
- What
- Raja Chandra is seeking answers about the circumstances surrounding his father's death, which he suspects was a 'fake encounter.'
- When
- September 22 (father's death), Supreme Court hearing on September 25.
- Where
- Abujhmad, Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh and the Supreme Court.
- Why
- Raja Chandra wants to know the truth about his father's death, questioning if it was a legitimate encounter.
Son and CPI (Maoist) Doubts
Chhattisgarh Police Findings
Cause of Death
Son and CPI (Maoist) Doubts
Suspects a fake encounter, citing burn marks, a beard on the body, and other inconsistencies. The CPI (Maoist) also questioned the circumstances.
Chhattisgarh Police Findings
Maintained that Ramachandra Reddy was killed in an encounter.
- Deceased
- Katha Ramachandra Reddy (Raju Dada/Gudsa Ubendi), CPI (Maoist) leader
- Death Date
- September 22
- Location of Death
- Abujhmad, Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh
- Alleged Cause of Death
- Encounter with Chhattisgarh police
- Son's Name
- Raja Chandra
- Son's Profession
- Researcher at NALSAR University of Law