Maoist encounter
Major Anti-Maoist Operation in Chhattisgarh: 12 Maoists Neutralized, 3 Security Personnel Make Supreme Sacrifice
Dec 03, 2025 09:47 pm CST
In one of the most significant anti-Maoist operations in recent months, security forces neutralized 12 Maoist cadres in Chhattisgarh's West Bastar Division. The operation, conducted along the Bijapur-Dantewada border, resulted in the tragic loss of three District Reserve Guard personnel. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai affirmed the government's commitment to completely eliminating Maoist insurgency while honoring the fallen security personnel.
Elite Anti-Maoist Officer Inspector Ashish Sharma Killed During Operation at Tri-State Border
Nov 19, 2025 04:39 pm CST
Inspector Ashish Sharma, a decorated two-time gallantry medal recipient from Madhya Pradesh's elite Hawk Force, was killed during a joint operation against armed Maoists near the MP-Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border. The 40-year-old officer, known for leading from the front, sustained fatal gunshot wounds while commanding a multi-state police team acting on intelligence about Maoist activity in the region.
Seven More Maoists Including IED Expert Tech Shankar Killed in Andhra Pradesh Following Madvi Hidma's Encounter
Nov 19, 2025 03:02 pm CST
In a major anti-Maoist operation following top leader Madvi Hidma's death, security forces eliminated seven more Maoists including IED specialist Tech Shankar in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district. This operation is part of a month-long intelligence-driven campaign that has resulted in 50 arrests across multiple districts, with significant weapons recovery. Hidma's group was linked to several deadly attacks including the 2010 Dantewada massacre and carried a Rs 1 crore bounty.
Six High-Profile Maoists with Rs 27 Lakh Bounty Eliminated in Chhattisgarh Security Operation
Nov 14, 2025 01:23 am CST
Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district have neutralized six high-profile Maoists carrying a combined bounty of Rs 27 lakh, including notorious leaders Urmila and Buchanna Kudiyam. The operation, conducted in the remote Indravati national park area, represents a significant blow to the Maoist organization in the region. This year alone, 144 Maoists have been killed, 499 arrested, and 560 have surrendered as authorities continue their mission toward establishing a Naxal-free Bastar.
Six Maoists Eliminated in Major Chhattisgarh Security Operation: Weapons and Explosives Recovered
Nov 11, 2025 10:29 pm CST
Security forces neutralized six Maoist insurgents during a significant encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, recovering automatic weapons and explosives. The operation, conducted by joint teams of DRG and STF, marks another strategic victory in the ongoing anti-Maoist campaign across the Bastar region, potentially weakening insurgent influence along a crucial corridor to Andhra Pradesh.