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.