Maoist IED Blast Kills 8 Jawans and Civilian in Bijapur
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Maoist IED Blast Kills 8 Jawans and Civilian in Bijapur

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: Eight jawans of district reserve guard, the tribal counterinsurgency wing of the state police, and a civilian driver were on Monday killed when the vehicle in which they were travelling was blown up in a powerful improvised explosive device blast triggered by Maoists in Bijapur district under Bastar in Chhattisgarh. "Maoists blew up a police vehicle using IED on Bedre-Kutru road in which eight jawans of DRG and a driver were killed", Bastar range inspector general of police P Sunderraj told this newspaper. The explosion was so powerful that the vehicle hit by the IED blast was blown into pieces and some of the parts were found hanging in a nearby tree at a height of around 25 ft, a senior police officer told this newspaper, unwilling to be quoted. On April 26, 2023, nine jawans and a civilian driver were killed when the vehicle in which they were travelling was blown up in an IED blast by Maoists in Dantewada district in south Bastar.

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9 dead as Maoists attack security vehicle in Chhattisgarh
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1 day, 21 hours ago

9 dead as Maoists attack security vehicle in Chhattisgarh

Hindustan Times  

Nine people died in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Monday after Maoists used an improvised explosive device to blow up a vehicle carrying members of the district reserve guard — the first major insurgent strike amid a string of ferocious encounters by security forces over the past year to eradicate Left-wing extremism in the state. “The victims, members of the District …

8 security personnel among 9 killed in Chhattisgarh IED attack
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2 days, 4 hours ago

8 security personnel among 9 killed in Chhattisgarh IED attack

Hindustan Times  

Eight security personnel and a civilian driver were killed on Monday when their vehicle was blown up by an improvised explosive device while returning from an operation in Chhattisgarh’s Left-wing insurgency-hit Bijapur district, police said. Bastar range inspector general of police Sunderaj P said that the incident occurred around 2:15pm near Ambeli village. “The victims, members of the District Reserve …

Chhattisgarh: 9 jawans killed in ‘biggest’ Naxal IED strike; Amit Shah vows ‘sacrifice’ will not go in vain
2 days, 5 hours ago

Chhattisgarh: 9 jawans killed in ‘biggest’ Naxal IED strike; Amit Shah vows ‘sacrifice’ will not go in vain

Live Mint  

Chhattisgarh News: Naxalites detonated an improvised explosive device targeting a vehicle carrying security personnel in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, on Monday, 6 January. The incident took place near Ambeli village under Kutru police station when the security personnel were returning in their Scorpio vehicle after an anti-Naxalite operation, Inspector General of Police Sundarraj P said. On April 26, 2023, ten police …

Chhattisgarh: Eight jawans, one driver killed after Naxalites blow up vehicle using IED in Bijapur
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2 days, 15 hours ago

Chhattisgarh: Eight jawans, one driver killed after Naxalites blow up vehicle using IED in Bijapur

India TV News  

In a shocking incident, eight jawans and one driver of the District Reserve Guard were killed after Naxalites on Monday blew up their vehicle using an IED explosive in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur, the police officials said. Providing details about the attack, Inspector General of Police Sundarraj P said that the incident took place near Ambeli village under Kutru police station when …

Nine killed in roadside bomb attack in central India
2 days, 15 hours ago

Nine killed in roadside bomb attack in central India

Al Jazeera  

Police said eight policemen and a driver were killed in bomb blast set off by Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh. At least eight policemen and a driver have been killed in central India when a bomb blast set off by Maoist rebels tossed their vehicle into the air, police have said. “Eight security forces and a driver were killed today when …

4 Maoists, 1 cop die in Chhattisgarh gunfight
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2 days, 21 hours ago

4 Maoists, 1 cop die in Chhattisgarh gunfight

Hindustan Times  

Four Maoists and a head constable of the Chhattisgarh Police were killed in a gunfight in the Abujhmad forest area, officers said on Sunday, in what was the second encounter between security forces and the extremists in the restive region this year. A police person, District Reserve Guard head constable Sannu Karam, was also killed during the encounter, Dantewada superintendent …

Four Maoists Killed in Encounter in South Bastar
3 days ago

Four Maoists Killed in Encounter in South Bastar

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: Four Maoists including two women were on Sunday gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Abujhmad area under Narayanpur district in south Bastar of Chhattisgarh. The encounter took place in the core area of Maoists in the borders of the districts of Narayanpur and Dantewada in south Bastar, falling under Abujhmad, police said. A joint search operation …

Chhattisgarh: Bear, two cubs killed in IED blast by Naxals in Dantewada
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Chhattisgarh: Bear, two cubs killed in IED blast by Naxals in Dantewada

India TV News  

Dantewada IED blast: A female bear and her two cubs were killed in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh when an Improvised Explosive Device planted by Naxalites went off, a forest official said on Thursday. The outlawed Communist Party of India frequently plants IEDs along roads and in forests in the state’s Bastar region, which includes seven districts like Dantewada, targeting patrolling …

Maoist Leader Among Seven Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Maoist Leader Among Seven Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: Maoists’ west bureau secretary P Mohan Rao alias Ramchandra who carried a bounty of Rs 25 lakh was among seven ultras who were gunned down in an encounter with the security forces in south Abujhmad under Narayanpur district in south Bastar in Chhattisgarh on December 12, police said on Saturday. One of the deceased ultra has been identified as …

2 Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur: Police
3 weeks, 5 days ago

2 Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur: Police

Hindustan Times  

Two suspected Maoists were killed in a gunfight with joint security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Friday, police said. Police said that the encounter took place in the forest of Nendra and Punnur villages when a team of security personnel was out on an anti-Maoist operation on Friday at around 7am. “After the exchange of fire stopped, bodies of …

Forces Gun Down 7 Maoists in Bastar
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Forces Gun Down 7 Maoists in Bastar

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: The security forces on Thursday gunned down nearly seven Maoists in an encounter in south Abujhmad under Narayanpur district in Bastar. A senior police officer monitoring the counterinsurgency operation said that the encounter took place at around 3 am in the forest of south Abujhmad. According to the officer, a joint team of around 1,000 security personnel, mobilised from …

Maoist killed, two security personnel injured in Bijapur gunfight
4 weeks ago

Maoist killed, two security personnel injured in Bijapur gunfight

Hindustan Times  

Raipur: A suspected Maoist was killed in a gunfight with security personnel in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, on Wednesday, police said in a statement. Security forces patrol a Maoist infested area Two security personnel were injured in an improvised explosive device blast triggered by the Maoists. “A District Reserve Guard team was conducting an anti-Naxal operation in the area based on …

Naxalite killed in encounter, 2 jawans injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh
4 weeks ago

Naxalite killed in encounter, 2 jawans injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

Deccan Chronicle  

Bijapur: A Naxalite was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Wednesday, police said.Two security personnel also sustained injuries in an improvised explosive device blast triggered by Naxalites during the same operation, they said. The gunfight took place in a forest of Munga village under Gangloor police station area when a team of the District …

Chhattisgarh: 10 Maoists killed by security forces in an encounter in Sukma
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh: 10 Maoists killed by security forces in an encounter in Sukma

Op India  

On Friday, 22nd November, at least 10 Maoists were killed in an encounter in the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh. Sundaraj P, IGP, Bastar confirmed the operation and revealed that the District Reserve Guard team and Central Reserve Police Force team were part of it. 10 Maoists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In Chhattisgarh@anurag_dwary reports pic.twitter.com/hibkLm1Hfl — NDTV November 22, …

Chhattisgarh: 10 maoists killed in Sukma encounter, AK-47 rifles recovered
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh: 10 maoists killed in Sukma encounter, AK-47 rifles recovered

Hindustan Times  

At least 10 Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Sukma district on Friday, the police said. Chhattisgarh's fight against Maoists Notably, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday at the North Block in the national capital. The CM said that the state government and the security forces have been …

Maoist killed, security personnel injured in gunfight on Odisha-Chhattisgarh border
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maoist killed, security personnel injured in gunfight on Odisha-Chhattisgarh border

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: A Maoist insurgent was killed, and a security personnel was injured in a gunfight near MV-79 Jindalguda in Odisha's Malkangiri district, a region known for frequent clashes between government forces and insurgents. The skirmish occurred on the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, where Maoist groups reportedly attempted to infiltrate Malkangiri from Chhattisgarh. This incident has heightened concerns as Malkangiri, once declared Maoist-free, …

5 Maoists killed in encounter in Abujhmad forest: Chhattisgarh Police
1 month, 3 weeks ago

5 Maoists killed in encounter in Abujhmad forest: Chhattisgarh Police

Hindustan Times  

Five Maoists were killed and two security personnel sustained injuries in an encounter with security forces in Abujhmad forest on the borders of Kanker and Narayanpur districts of Chhattisgarh on Saturday, police said, adding that the combing operation is still going on. “Since 8am, a fierce encounter has been underway between the joint forces of the District Reserve Guard, Special …

2 Maoists killed in Bijapur encounter, says Chhattisgarh Police
2 months ago

2 Maoists killed in Bijapur encounter, says Chhattisgarh Police

Hindustan Times  

RAIPUR: Two alleged Maoists were killed in a gunfight with a joint team of security personnel in south Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Friday, police said. Bastar District Inspector General of Police, Bastar range, Sunderraj P said the gunfight took place around 11am in a dense forest near the tri-junction of Usoor, Basaguda, and Pamed villages. “Once the exchange of fire …

Maoist Attack on Tribal Market Leaves 2 Police Constables Injured
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2 months ago

Maoist Attack on Tribal Market Leaves 2 Police Constables Injured

Deccan Chronicle  

Two security personnel were injured in a Maoist attack in Bastar, Chhattisgarh. The attack took place in a tribal weekly market when two Chhattisgarh policemen were keeping vigil on movements of suspected Naxals in the Jagargunda weekly market. The Maoists, who were in civil dress, fled the spot along with the service rifles of the two cops after committing the …

Police and security forces hone their skills in the heart of the wild: Chhattisgarh's anti-Maoist operations
2 months, 1 week ago

Police and security forces hone their skills in the heart of the wild: Chhattisgarh's anti-Maoist operations

Hindustan Times  

Security forces in Chhattisgarh are undergoing training to survive in the wild amid anti-Maoist operations. The training involves equipping security personnel with skills to handle snake and scorpion bites, bear attacks, and first aid in challenging jungle conditions. The focus is on areas such as Abujhmad, a largely unsurveyed forest area considered the Maoist bastion, where security personnel are facing …

ITBP Jawans and Policemen Killed in IED Blast in Bastar, Chhattisgarh
2 months, 2 weeks ago

ITBP Jawans and Policemen Killed in IED Blast in Bastar, Chhattisgarh

Hindustan Times  

Two ITBP jawans and two policemen were killed and two others injured in an IED blast in Bastar, Chhattisgarh. The blast took place at around 12.10pm in Abujhmad forest near Kodliyar village. The joint teams of security personnel were out on an anti-Naxal operation when one of the teams reached the village where the blast took place. Four jawans of …

Indian soldiers kill at least 31 suspected Maoist rebels in Abujhmad forest
3 months ago

Indian soldiers kill at least 31 suspected Maoist rebels in Abujhmad forest

Al Jazeera  

Police say 31 Maoist rebels killed in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh after a nine-hour firefight. At least 31 suspected Maoist rebels have been killed during a clash with Indian security forces, state police said. The confrontation took place on Friday after counterinsurgency forces, acting on intelligence, surrounded approximately 50 suspected rebels in the dense Abujhmad forest, located on …

Chhhattisgarh boy killed as IED planted by Maoists goes off in Bijapur
5 months, 1 week ago

Chhhattisgarh boy killed as IED planted by Maoists goes off in Bijapur

Hindustan Times  

A 10-year-old boy was killed in the explosion of a pressure IED planted by Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Saturday, police said. Police in a statement said that the boy, Hidma Kawasi, a resident of Mutvendi village, was grazing goats near Pidiya Murumpara village at around 2.30pm when he accidentally came in contact with a pressure IED connection, triggering …

Naxal attack: 2 STF cops killed, 4 injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Naxal attack: 2 STF cops killed, 4 injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

Deccan Chronicle  

Two personnel of the Special Task Force were killed and four others injured after Naxalites denoted an improvised explosive device in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, police said on Thursday.Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed grief over the incident and said the sacrifice of the jawans will not go in vain and the fight against Naxalism will continue till the menace is …

Two constables killed, four wounded in IED blast in Chhattisgarh
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Two constables killed, four wounded in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

Hindustan Times  

Two police constables were killed and four others wounded when suspected Maoists detonated an improvised Explosive Device at Tarrem in Chhattisgarh’s Left-wing insurgency-hit Bijapur amid heightened anti-Maiost operations that have left at least 139 insurgents dead this year. In a statement, the Chhattisgarh Police identified the two as Bharat Sahu and Satyer Singh Kange, and said they were part of …

2 jawans killed, 4 injured in IED attack by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
5 months, 3 weeks ago

2 jawans killed, 4 injured in IED attack by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

Hindustan Times  

Two personnel of the Special Task Force were killed and four others injured in an improvised explosive device attack by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Wednesday night, police said. 2 jawans killed, 4 injured in IED attack by Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur The incident took place in the Tarrem area when a joint team of security personnel was returning …

Narayanpur encounter: Chhattisgarh police seize arms, explosives
6 months ago

Narayanpur encounter: Chhattisgarh police seize arms, explosives

Hindustan Times  

Raipur: The Chhattisgarh Police on Wednesday claimed to have seized arms, ammunition and explosives from the site of the encounter in Narayanpur district where five Maoists were killed in a gunfight a day ago. Guns, including one.303 rifle, three.315 bore rifles, two muzzle-loading rifles, BGL shells and a huge cache of ammunition and explosives were seized Five suspected Maoists were …

Keralite among two CRPF jawans killed in IED blast
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Keralite among two CRPF jawans killed in IED blast

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Vishnu R, 35, of Palode in Thiruvananthapuram, was among the two CRPF personnel killed in an improvised explosive device blast, allegedly planted by Naxalites, in the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh on Sunday. Vishnu had rejoined duty just a month back after visiting his home state for the housewarming of his new residence in Palode. Vishnu is also survived by …

Fresh Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh, 2 personnel of special CoBRA unit killed
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Fresh Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh, 2 personnel of special CoBRA unit killed

Firstpost  

Two CoBRA commandoes were killed in an improvised explosive device explosion in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district Two commandoes of the Central Reserve Police Force’s CoBRA unit were killed on Sunday in a Naxalite attack in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district. The commandoes were killed in an improvised explosive device explosion in Sukma’s Timmapuram village between Silger and Tekalgudem camps of security force, PTI …

Chhattisgarh: 70-Year-Old Tribal Woman Wounded in Naxal IED Blast, Loses Her Ankles
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh: 70-Year-Old Tribal Woman Wounded in Naxal IED Blast, Loses Her Ankles

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: A 70-year-old tribal woman was on Wednesday grievously wounded in the Naxal improvised explosive device blast in Bijapur district under Bastar in Chhattisgarh, police said. According to a senior district police officer, the woman stepped on an IED, planted by Maoists to target security personnel, while she was collecting forest produce in the morning. On January 13, an eight-year-old …

6 of 8 Maoists killed in Narayanpur encounter identified: Chhattisgarh police
6 months, 3 weeks ago

6 of 8 Maoists killed in Narayanpur encounter identified: Chhattisgarh police

Hindustan Times  

The Chhattisgarh police on Sunday identified six Maoists among the eight who were killed in Saturday’s encounter in Narayanpur district, officials said on Saturday. We have recovered one INSAS rifle, two pieces of 303 rifle, three pieces of 315 bore rifle, one BGL launcher along with a large quantity of explosives and other daily useful materials from the spot,” the …

8 Maoists, 1 security personnel killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur
6 months, 3 weeks ago

8 Maoists, 1 security personnel killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur

Hindustan Times  

Eight Maoists and a police constable were killed in a gun fight that lasted for over 24 hours between security forces and rebels in dense forest in Narayanpur district on Saturday, police said, adding that two others were injured. “The gunfight started on Saturday morning in the forest of Abhujmad when a joint team of the security personnel from four …

Eight Naxalites, one security officer killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Eight Naxalites, one security officer killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh

The Hindu  

Eight Naxalites were killed in a gun battle that also left a jawan from the Special Task Force dead in the Abujhmad area of Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district on Saturday, the police said. “After the encounter, during the search of the spot by the security forces, a total of eight Maoist bodies and a large quantity of weapons and other Naxal …

7 Maoists shot dead, 3 jawans insured in Chhattisgarh encounter
7 months ago

7 Maoists shot dead, 3 jawans insured in Chhattisgarh encounter

Hindustan Times  

Seven suspected Maoists were killed and three jawans sustained injuries on Friday during an encounter with security personnel in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh, police said. The gunfight took place in a forest near Gobel village in the Orchha area in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh. According to the police, the gunfight took place in a forest near Gobel village in the …

C’garh : 5 Maoists killed in encounter in Abujhmad under Bastar, 3 jawans injured
7 months ago

C’garh : 5 Maoists killed in encounter in Abujhmad under Bastar, 3 jawans injured

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: Five Maoists were on Friday gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Abujhmad area under Bastar in Chhattisgarh. In the biggest ever strike against Maoists by security forces in Bastar, 29 Naxals were killed in Kanker district on April 16. On April 30, ten Maoists including three women cadres were gunned down in an encounter with security …

3 Maoists killed in 2 encounters in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region
7 months, 2 weeks ago

3 Maoists killed in 2 encounters in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region

Hindustan Times  

Three Maoists were killed in two different encounters with security personnel in Sukma and Bijapur districts of Chhattisgarh on Saturday, police said. Police have also recovered weapons, a cache of explosives and Maoist-related materials from both the encounter spots The identities of the Maoists killed in both the encounters are yet to be ascertained, officials said. Superintendent of Police, Sukma, …

7 more Maoists shot dead in their core turf in South Chhattisgarh
7 months, 2 weeks ago

7 more Maoists shot dead in their core turf in South Chhattisgarh

New Indian Express  

RAIPUR: Security forces on Thursday shot dead seven armed Maoists in their core stronghold area along the forested terrain of inter-district border of Narayanpur-Bijapur in south Chhattisgarh. In all, 115 Maoists have been eliminated by the security forces since December, when aggressive operations were launched across Bastar. “Security personnel belonging to the District Reserve Guards from three districts — Narayanpur, …

Seven Maoists gunned down in Chhattisgarh as forces continue offensive
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Seven Maoists gunned down in Chhattisgarh as forces continue offensive

Hindustan Times  

Seven Maoists were killed in an encounter with security personnel in a forest in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh, state police said on Thursday, taking the total number of deaths of alleged insurgents to 112 this year. The Bastar region, which includes seven districts -- Bastar, Dantewada, Sukma, Bijapur, and the nearby regions of Kondagaon and Narayanpur --- are where the …

Chhattisgarh: 7 Maoists killed in gunfight, 7 weapons seized, say police
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh: 7 Maoists killed in gunfight, 7 weapons seized, say police

Hindustan Times  

Raipur: At least seven Maoists were killed in a gunfight in a forest near Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district on Thursday in a joint operation launched by the security forces and the police forces of Narayanpur, Bastar and Dantewada, officials aware of the matter said. The operation is being carried out in the Abujhmaad forest at the tri-junction of Narayanpur, Bastar and …

12 Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur
7 months, 4 weeks ago

12 Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

Hindustan Times  

Bastar: Twelve Maoists were killed in gunfight with Chhattisgarh Police and security personnel in Bijapur district on Friday, officials aware of the matter said. Officials said that the gunfight took place in a forest near Pidia village under Gangaloor police station limits when a team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxal operation. 12 bodies of Maoists have recovered …

7 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh's Bastar in another major anti-naxal operation
8 months, 1 week ago

7 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh's Bastar in another major anti-naxal operation

Hindustan Times  

At least seven Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district. Bodies of seven Maoists, including two women cadres, were found following a fierce gunfight with security forces in Kanker district. The confrontation unfolded in the jungles of Abujhmad, situated on the volatile Narayanpur-Kanker border, where the Directorate General of Reserve Police and Special Task …

Chhattisgarh: Two commanders among Maoists killed in Kanker; nine identified
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh: Two commanders among Maoists killed in Kanker; nine identified

Hindustan Times  

A day after there was a fierce encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district in which 29 Maoists were killed, senior police officials said they had identified nine of the dead, of whom two are key commanders Shankar Rao and Lalita Meravi, and that there were 15 women cadre among those that had perished in the exchange of fire. Security personnel check …

Chhattisgarh: Kanker encounter video surfaces, security forces breach Naxal-den Abujhmad for first time
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh: Kanker encounter video surfaces, security forces breach Naxal-den Abujhmad for first time

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: A day after 29 Maoists including two Naxal commanders were gunned down in an encounter with security forces in a forest in Kanker district under Bastar in Chhattisgarh, a video of the incident on Wednesday surfaced. The 7.08-minute-long video clip has captured the jawans advancing towards the Maoists’ camp in Hapatola jungle under Chhotebetiya police station while exchanging fire …

Video Of How Security Forces Killed Nearly 30 Maoists In One Go In Chhattisgarh's Biggest Such Op
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Video Of How Security Forces Killed Nearly 30 Maoists In One Go In Chhattisgarh's Biggest Such Op

Hindustan Times  

Video Of How Security Forces Killed Nearly 30 Maoists In One Go In Chhattisgarh's Biggest Such Op A footage has emerged allegedly of an encounter between Indian Security Forces and Naxals in Chhattisgarh on April 16. The video reportedly shot by a Security personnel showed how a fierce encounter broke out between the forces and Naxals in the dense Hapatola …

29 Maoists dead in fierce Chhattisgarh operation
8 months, 3 weeks ago

29 Maoists dead in fierce Chhattisgarh operation

Hindustan Times  

Twenty-nine Maoists were killed in a fierce encounter with joint forces of the state police and the Border Security Force in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district, officials said on Tuesday, in what is the most significant single-incident blow to the rebels in eight years, and the biggest ever in the state. Senior Chhattisgarh police officials said that the gunbattle that lasted over …

29 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Bastar’s Kanker
8 months, 3 weeks ago

29 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Bastar’s Kanker

Hindustan Times  

At least 29 Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Bastar’s Kanker district on Tuesday, said a senior official of the Chhattisgarh Police. Because of the thoughtful reinforcement Maoists faced maximum loss with minimum injuries of security forces,” said the official. With the latest encounter, 68 Maoists have been killed so far since December 2023 in separate …

Chhattisgarh: 29 Maoists killed, three jawans injured in encounter in Kanker ahead of Lok Sabha Polls
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh: 29 Maoists killed, three jawans injured in encounter in Kanker ahead of Lok Sabha Polls

India TV News  

At least 29 Maoists were killed and at least three jawans also sustained injuries during an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district on Tuesday. The gunfight took place at around 2 pm in Hapatola forest between Binagunda and Koronar villages under Chhotebethiya police station limits, when a joint team of the Border Security Force and the state's District Reserve Guard was …

Three more Maoists killed by security forces in Chhattisgarh
9 months ago

Three more Maoists killed by security forces in Chhattisgarh

Hindustan Times  

Three suspected Maoists were on Saturday morning killed in an encounter by security forces in a dense forest in Bijapur district near the shared border of Chhattisgarh and Telangana, taking the number of insurgents killed thus far this year to 50, up from 22 in all of 2023, and indicting a significant surge in aggression — from both state forces …

Maoist-hit Bastar navigates rising hostility ahead of polls
9 months ago

Maoist-hit Bastar navigates rising hostility ahead of polls

Hindustan Times  

Even as south Chhattisgarh’s Bastar has seen a significant uptick in aggression between security forces and Maoists in the first few months of 2024, with 19 alleged Maoists killed in the last week alone, both political parties and the administration are looking for ways to navigate the increased hostility with the Bastar Lok Sabha constituency scheduled to go to polls …

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