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Two Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Indravati river area of Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, with arms and explosives recovered. Separately, a Dantewada court sentenced two Maoists to five years’ imprisonment under the Explosive Substances Act

Fifty-one Maoists, including 34 women cadres with a combined bounty of Rs 1.61 crore, surrendered in Sukma and Bijapur districts under Chhattisgarh Police’s ‘Puna Margam’ campaign, coinciding with Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit

Two Naxalites were killed in a forest encounter with security forces in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. Weapons were recovered, and operations continue. So far in 2026, 22 Maoists have died in the state’s anti-LWE operations

Chhattisgarh security forces in Bijapur recovered and destroyed two powerful Maoist-planted IEDs targeting vehicles. The swift operation prevented casualties, highlighting ongoing counter-insurgency vigilance in the Bastar region and the coordinated efforts of local security personnel

Eleven security personnel were injured when Maoist-planted IEDs exploded during an anti-Naxalite operation in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. Most injured belong to the DRG, with one CoBRA commando hurt, as forces continue operations in Maoist strongholds

A 20-year-old villager was killed in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district after accidentally triggering a pressure IED planted by Naxalites while in a forest. Police launched search operations, warned locals to remain cautious, and cited continued civilian casualties from Maoist violence in the Bastar region

A 15-year-old boy, Ram Potam, was injured by a pressure IED planted by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. He received medical attention at a CRPF camp and district hospital. Security forces launched a search for additional explosives

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

A firefight erupted between security forces and Naxalites in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, during an anti-Maoist operation in Bhairamgarh-Indravati. Intermittent firing continues. Earlier, three Naxalites with bounties totaling Rs 12 lakh were killed in Sukma district

Thirty-four Naxalites, including 26 carrying rewards worth Rs 84 lakh, surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district under the state’s rehabilitation policy. Police said the move reflects growing impact of reintegration initiatives aimed at ending Left-wing extremism

Two CRPF CoBRA commandos were injured in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, when a Naxalite-planted IED exploded during an anti-Maoist operation. The injured were hospitalized in Raipur, while security forces continue the ongoing operation

A road construction contractor, Imtiyaz Ali, was allegedly killed by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. He was abducted near a security camp and later found dead. Police launched a search, noting past Naxal attempts to disrupt road projects in the Bastar region

In Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur, 18 Naxalites, including commander Modiyami Vella, were killed in a 12-hour encounter with security forces, which also claimed three DRG personnel. Arms were recovered, raising the state’s Naxalite toll to 281 this year

An encounter erupted between security forces and Naxalites in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. District Reserve Guard, Special Task Force, and CRPF’s CoBRA units engaged in an ongoing anti-Maoist operation in west Bastar forests

Security forces have set up a new camp in Chhattisgarh’s Karregutta Hills, strengthening their hold on a former Maoist stronghold. The camp will enhance operations, facilitate essential services, and serve as a training centre for jungle warfare and counter-insurgency

Six Naxalites, including top Maoist leaders Urmila and Buchanna Kudiyam, were killed in a joint operation by security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. The slain rebels carried a collective bounty of ₹27 lakh, officials said, calling it a major success

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

The Ministry of Home Affairs’ latest review shows Naxal-affected districts have reduced from 46 to 38, with only 11 now classified as Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) affected. Officials attribute the decline to coordinated security operations and developmental focus in key States

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested two suspects, including a Karnataka woman, for duping victims of Rs 25 lakh through fake matrimonial and Instagram profiles. The gang used edited photos, videos, and video calls to trap grooms. A third woman is absconding

A Chhattisgarh Police DRG jawan was killed and three others injured when a Naxal-planted IED exploded in Bijapur’s Indravati National Park on Monday. The injured personnel received preliminary treatment and are being evacuated from the forest.