Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Hawk Force Inspector Killed in Maoist Encounter; Top Maoist Leader Also Neutralized
A brave police officer, Inspector Ashish Sharma, was shot and killed while fighting against Maoists in the jungle.
He was leading a team of police from three different states.
In the same operation, security forces also killed Meturi Jokha Rao, a top Maoist leader known for his expertise in making bombs.
Inspector Ashish Sharma of Madhya Pradesh's Hawk Force was killed in an encounter with Maoists
Sharma was leading a joint team of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra police
The encounter took place in the dense forests near the Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra trijunction
Sharma was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries
Meanwhile, security forces killed Meturi Jokha Rao, alias Tech Shankar, a top Maoist leader and IED expert
- Who
- Inspector Ashish Sharma of Madhya Pradesh's Hawk Force, Meturi Jokha Rao (Tech Shankar), and Maoist rebels
- What
- Sharma was killed in an encounter with Maoists; Rao was neutralized by security forces
- When
- Wednesday, around 8.30 am
- Where
- Dense forests near the Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra trijunction
- Why
- The police were acting on intelligence about a large, heavily armed Maoist group operating in the area
Security Forces
Maoist Rebels
Encounter
Security Forces
Security forces were conducting a joint anti-Naxal operation
Maoist Rebels
Maoists were encountered by the security forces
- Age
- Around 40
- Medals
- Two-time gallantry medal recipient
- Operation
- Joint team of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra police
- Hospital
- Dongargarh Community Health Centre, Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh
- Promotion
- Out-of-turn promotion earlier this year for neutralizing three hardcore female Maoist operatives
- Maoist Leader Killed
- Meturi Jokha Rao (Tech Shankar), top leader and IED expert
Sources
Hawk Force Inspector Killed During Encounter With Maoists In Chhattisgarh
MP’s elite Hawk Force loses decorated officer in encounter with armed Maoists
Major Loss for MP Hawk Force: Balaghat Inspector killed During Anti-Naxal Operation in Chhattisgarh
Who Was Tech Shankar, Maoist Leader And IED Expert Killed In Security Op
Member of MP Police elite unit killed in gunfight with suspected Maoists in Chhattisgarh
