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Encounter underway between security forces and Maoists in Chhattisgarh's B
Updated : 4 months ago IST
An encounter broke out between security forces and Maoist cadres after the former launched a search operation in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Saturday morning.
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256 Naxals killed, over 1,500 surrendered in 2025 as Bastar sees decisive
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to the media, the Bastar IG said sustained intelligence-based operations, coordinated action by multiple security agencies, and focused area domination had significantly weakened Maoist networks across the Bastar division. He added that surrendered cadres are being rehabilitated
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14 Maoists killed in separate encounters in Bijapur and Sukma: Bastar IG
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
operation was launched based on specific intelligence indicating the presence of Maoists in the southern regions of the Bijapur and Sukma districts. During the operation, security forces engaged in multiple encounters with Maoists in the area.
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Chhattisgarh: Bastar IG reaffirms commitment to ending Naxalism by March 2
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Bastar Inspector General (IG) P Sundarraj has reiterated the commitment to end Naxalism in the country by March 2026, saying that effective action is continuously being taken as per the central and state governments' orders.
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Surrendered naxalites being trained in hospitality and skill courses for r
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Bastar IG P Sundarraj said that Maoist cadres who had previously taken the path of violence for one reason or another are now transforming and joining the mainstream of society.
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18 Maoist bodies recovered, three jawans killed in Bijapur clash
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The encounter between Naxalites and security forces went on for nearly 12 hours, during which three District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawans were killed in action.
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Chhattisgarh: Crowd gathers to pay last salute to fallen heroes in Bijapur
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A wreath-laying ceremony was held at Bijapur police line for District Reserve Guard (DRG) Bijapur Head Constable Monu Vadadi, Constable Dukaru Gonde and jawan Ramesh Sodhi, who laid down their lives during Wednesday's encounter with the Maoists.
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"All assistance is being provided under the government's rehabilitation po
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chhattisgarh is rehabilitating surrendered Naxals through yoga, Sudarshan Kriya and skill training. Over 30 former Naxals are practising yoga, while Livelihood College in Dantewada provides vocational courses and job support. Trainees say the programmes reduce stress, improve well-being a
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"Top Naxal cadres have been neutralised": Chhattisgarh CM after top Maoist
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Bastar IG P Sundarraj on Tuesday called the killing of top Maoist leader Madvi Hidma a "decisive advantage" for security forces. He added that the militants now have no choice but to surrender and integrate into the mainstream or face consequences.
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"Decisive advantage for security forces": Bastar IG P Sundarraj after top
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Hidma, accused of orchestrating over 26 armed assaults on security forces and civilians, was reportedly shot dead in an encounter in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharamaraju district.
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"No choice but to surrender, or else suffer consequences": Bastar IG Sunda
Updated : 6 months ago IST
The 43-year-old top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma, who was responsible for at least 26 deadly attacks against security forces and civilians, including the 2017 Sukma attack in which 26 CRPF personnel were killed, was eliminated during an encounter on Tuesday.
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"Days of Naxalism are numbered in Bastar": IG P Sundarraj says over 2,200
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bastar Range Inspector General of Police P. Sundarraj has said that Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in Chhattisgarh is in its "final stages", with security forces tightening their hold and a record number of cadres laying down arms to join the mainstream.
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