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Deadly Encounter in Chhattisgarh: 12 Maoists and 3 Police Personnel Killed as India Targets Complete Eradication of Left-wing Extremism by 2026
Dec 03, 2025 09:29 pm CST
A fierce encounter between security forces and Maoist insurgents in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district resulted in 15 casualties, including 12 extremists and 3 police personnel. This operation brings the total Maoist casualties in the state to 275 this year, as India works toward its deadline of eliminating Left-wing extremism completely by March 2026.
Top Maoist Leader Bhupati With Rs 6 Crore Bounty Surrenders in Maharashtra Along With 60 Cadres
Oct 14, 2025 08:03 pm CST
A significant breakthrough in India's fight against Maoist insurgency occurred as Bhupati, a 69-year-old influential Maoist leader carrying a Rs 6 crore bounty, surrendered to authorities in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district alongside 60 followers. This historic surrender marks a major victory for security forces and potentially signals the near eradication of Maoism in the region after decades of violence.