During an anti-Naxal operation in the Bastar range, security forces recovered the bodies of 14 Maoists. Of these, two were from Bijapur district and 12 from Sukma district.
The recovery of the Naxal dump from the forest and hilly areas of Gondpalli village was the result of a joint operation by the 159th battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Sukma District Police. The operation was carried out on the morning of December 30.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday chargesheeted five more accused, including four absconders, in a 2024 Chhattisgarh case relating to the procurement and supply of explosives to the banned Naxal outfit.
Nestled amid dense forests and hilly terrain, Peddabodkel was long considered a Naxal stronghold, with authorities finding it nearly impossible to establish a government presence. With the inauguration of the CRPF camp on December 10, the government's flag now flies in the area for the fi
he worst insurgency-hit Sukma district of Chhattisgarh is scripting a new chapter of development as bicycles provided under the government's 'Civic Action Program' are improving connectivity for villagers. Security forces, including the CRPF and district police, are actively involved in d
With the Aam Bagicha initiative, the situation is now changing and this wind of change is becoming visible in villages nestled deep within the forest, where livelihood opportunities were once limited. The intent of the government, coupled with continuous efforts of the administration, has
The commencement of road construction work in the area, which was once a stronghold of Naxals, became possible after the establishment of the Central Reserve Police Force's (CRPF) at Gogunda Hill, a senior police officer said.
According to officials, the new camp is expected to significantly strengthen area domination, improve road connectivity, and facilitate the delivery of government welfare schemes to long-neglected tribal villages in the region.
Hidma's death is seen as a major blow to the Maoist movement, potentially weakening it and signalling a "near-endgame," which locals hope will lead to peace in their region. The incident comes after a deadline set by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to eliminate the most-wanted Maoist by Nov
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.
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.