Maoist Wanted In 25 Criminal Cases Killed In Chhattisgarh Encounter Maoist Wanted In 25 Criminal Cases Killed In Chhattisgarh Encounter A team of the District Reserve Group came under fire from the Maoists during an operation and the security personnel retaliated, police said. The gunfight took place at a forest in Pordem area of Dantewada district, police said. (Representational) Raipur: A Maoist with a bounty of Rs 5 lakh on his head and wanted in nearly 25 criminal cases was gunned down in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district today, police said. The gunfight took place at a forest in Pordem around 12.30 pm, they said.