Quick Info
| Profession | Police Inspector |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Manendragarh, Chhattisgarh, India |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
Latest News about Laxman Kewat
08/06/2026
Laxman Kewat was among the Chhattisgarh Police officers conferred the Shaurya Chakra by President Droupadi Murmu in 2026. The award recognized his courage and leadership in anti-Naxal operations, including major encounters against Maoist insurgents.
19/08/2025
Reports in 2025 said Laxman Kewat, then a police inspector in Bastar’s Kanker district, was awarded the Shaurya Chakra for his role in the April 2024 Kalpar hill encounter. That operation killed 29 Maoists and was widely described as one of the deadliest anti-Maoist actions in recent years.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Laxman Kumar Kewat |
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| Earned Name | Mastermind of the encounter |
| Alias | Encounter Specialist |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College | Indira Gandhi National Open University (Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, 2014-2017) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Children | 1 Daughter |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Siblings | Brother - Raaz Kumar (police inspector) |
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| Children | 1 Daughter |
Career
| Overview | Started as a police constable in Surajpur district in 2007, rapidly climbing the ranks to become sub-inspector in 2012. Known for his vital role in encounters against Maoist insurgents, he has earned six gallantry medals for his bravery. |
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Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/laxman.kewat.5/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/laxman-kewat-52a8a4292 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Learned guerrilla warfare tactics from former Naxalites. | |
| 2. Once outran attempts by Maoist guards to signal their leaders during a crucial encounter. | |
| 3. Commended by the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh for exceptional contributions in operations. | |
| 4. Posted in high-risk Naxal-affected districts including Bijapur, Sukma, Narayanpur, and Abujmad. | |
| 5. Holds a unique record where no member of his team has been killed in any of his 34+ encounters. |