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Security forces recovered a large cache of explosives and bomb-making materials from the Dhekunpani forest along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border, thwarting a potential Naxal attack and intensifying operations in the region following the successful joint search mission.

Security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur neutralised Maoist leader Fagnu Madvi during an early morning gun battle, seizing arms and equipment. The operation marks a major blow to insurgency, part of intensified anti-Naxal campaigns across Bastar and Bijapur districts

The Centre told the Lok Sabha that 29 top Naxal commanders have been neutralised since 2019 and only three districts remain “most affected” by LWE. Maoist violence has dropped 81 per cent, with the government targeting complete eradication by March 2026

A major anti-Naxal operation along the Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border has left several Maoists dead, with search operations underway. Security forces, including DRG and CoBRA teams, have surrounded the forest area as clashes continue near Bijapur and Gadhchiroli districts

Kamala Sodi, a Maoist carrying a Rs 17 lakh bounty, surrendered before police in Chhattisgarh’s Khairagarh–Chhuikhadan–Gandai district. Officials said her surrender reflects growing success of the state’s rehabilitation policy encouraging rebels to abandon violence and rejoin society

Security forces destroyed a Maoist arms and explosives manufacturing facility in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district. Acting on intelligence inputs, a joint team of CoBRA and police seized weapons-making equipment and explosives, dealing a significant blow to Maoist operational capabilities

Ten CPI (Maoist) cadres, linked to top leaders carrying ₹1 crore bounties, surrendered in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum on Thursday. Officials said the development reflects the success of sustained operations and the state’s rehabilitation policy for Naxals.

Twelve CPI (Maoist) cadres from Chhattisgarh surrender as part of 'Operation Cheyutha'. Kothagudem district has recorded 294 surrenders this year, with police offering financial assistance, rehabilitation, and heightened border security to prevent Maoist infiltration

Urges them to lay down arms, warns of action if they don't

Deceased said to be Ashok of Buddharam village in Ghanpur mandal of Mulugu district.

The two arrested naxals also included an area commander, cops also recovered rifles of different calibre

The charges were repeated by Chhattisgarh State Congress Chief Deepak Baij, who said that the government should make it clear that all 29 were naxals only, or that some villagers were also in the fatalities.

Sukma SP Kiran Chavan confirmed the neutralization of a Naxalite in an encounter with security forces in Sukma. The body and weapons have been recovered, and a search operation is ongoing.

The explosion took place in the Kirandul police station area during an anti-Naxal operation on Saturday, the Dantewada SP added.

On February 2, the NIA chargesheeted two other persons in the case relating to attempts by the proscribed organisation to revive violent naxalism in the Magadh zone.

According to Chhattisgarh police, the Naxal was killed during an exchange of fire that broke out between DRG jawans and the outlaws in the Burkalanka jungle area.

Three personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed and 15 others injured in the exchange of fire with naxals in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Tuesday, an official said.

A Naxalite was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Tuesday morning

Earlier, these naxal-affected villages were so dangerous that it was not possible to conduct polling in them safely

Once lived underground for nearly 15 years in Dandakaranya carrying firearms, Rayala Venkateshwarlu, is now putting his culinary skills to cook tasty dishes for his customers