Archive · 23 May 2025
Porattom Accuses Central Forces of Murder in Maoist Encounter
Porattom, a group, claims that the killing of Maoist leader Nambala Keshava Rao and his comrades by central forces in Chhattisgarh was wrong.
They say it happened after the Maoists had stopped fighting to try and talk peace.
Porattom believes the encounter was done to help companies and take land away from the Adivasi people who live there.
Porattom sees the leader as a hero who fought for the poor.
Porattom accuses Central forces of murdering Maoist leader Nambala Keshava Rao.
The encounter occurred after the Maoists declared a ceasefire.
Porattom leaders condemn the encounter as illegal and immoral.
They claim it served corporate interests.
Porattom views Basavaraju as a martyr in a revolutionary struggle.
- Who
- Central forces and Maoists
- What
- Killing of Maoist leader Nambala Keshava Rao and comrades.
- When
- Incident occurred after Maoists declared a ceasefire.
- Where
- Abujhmarh, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- Porattom alleges it was to serve corporate interests.
Porattom
Central Home Department
Characterization of Encounter
Porattom
The encounter was illegal, immoral, and cowardly.
Central Home Department
Implied: Lawful action.
Alleged Purpose
Porattom
Orchestrated to serve corporate interests.
Central Home Department
Implied: For security or law enforcement purposes.
- Location of Incident
- Abujhmarh, Chhattisgarh
- Accusers
- M.N. Ravunni & Shano Lal (Porattom)
- Deceased Leader
- Nambala Keshava Rao (Basavaraju)
- Context
- Unilateral ceasefire declared by CPI(Maoist)
- Alleged Motives
- Corporate interests, land rights
