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.