The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Thursday demolished a memorial of Ravula Srinivas alias Ramanna, who was a central committee member of the Maoists, in Gogunda village of Chhattisgarh's Sukma district.
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma announced that security forces have killed four Naxals, including senior cadre Dilip Bedja, in an operation in Bijapur district, marking a significant blow to the Maoist presence in the National Park area.
"Recalling the commitment of weeding out naxalism from Chhattisgarh by 31 March 2026, said Sai that with the courage of our police personnel, the target will be acheived within the set time frame," CM Sai said.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai announced the neutralisation of 27 Naxals in Narayanpur's Abujmarh region, highlighting the state's success in combating Maoism. He also confirmed the death of top Maoist leader Basava Raju, with a significant bounty on him.
An encounter is underway between security forces and Naxals in the forest area of Abujmad in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, police officials said on Wednesday.
In a significant step towards development in Naxal-affected regions, Collector Pratishtha Mamgain announced the establishment of a new camp in Nelangur, marking a major achievement for the district administration