Barsa Deva
Barsa Deva | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1980 (age 44–45) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Member of CPI(Maoist) and PLGA |
| Criminal charge(s) | Left-wing extremism, Murder |
| Criminal status | Absconding |
Barsa Deva (born 1980) known by his nom de guerre Barsa Sukka or Devanna is an Indian Maoist and Commander of the Platoon No.1, which contains hardcore Maoists of PLGA.[1][2]
Biography
[edit]Born in 1985 in the Puvarti village in Sukma district, Chattisgarh. During early 2000s Deva left home and joined in the newly formed PLGA and began to participate it Maoist activities. He was involved in many attacks and looting against both civilians and Security forces.[3]
In 2017, he replaced Madvi Hidma to become the Commander of the Platoon No. 1, which is the platoon containing the most trained and hardcore Maoists in the group.[4][5]
In 2025, after the killing of Nambala Keshava Rao by Security Forces, the position of General-Secretary of CPI(Maoist) remained vacant, which is the highest position in the group, the security Forces suspect Deva or Hidma to be the potential replacement in the position.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "NIA most wanted". NIA. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ "Massive anti-Naxal op targets 'core' stronghold". Times of India. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ "Amid a series of encounters with Maoists, focus on two most wanted". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ "Naxalite Deva suspected to have led attack on forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma: IGP Bastar range". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Chhattisgarh: Road Connecting Village of 'Most Wanted Naxal' of Bastar May Weaken Maoists' Strongest Military Formation". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ "Maoist area of influence has decisively shrunk, but the jury is out on their resolve". Money Control. Retrieved 26 May 2025.