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A 20-year-old BTech student, Princy Kumari, was found dead in her hostel room at OP Jindal University, Raigarh. She allegedly died by suicide, leaving a note expressing regret over disappointing her parents. Police are investigating the case

Security forces in Sukma, Chhattisgarh, destroyed a Maoist weapons manufacturing facility, seizing rifles, explosives, detonators, and other materials. The CRPF and local police operation dealt a major blow to Naxal operations, amid ongoing efforts to curb Maoist activity in the region

In a major blow to the CPI Maoist, 41 underground cadres, including six senior leaders, surrendered before the Telangana Police in Hyderabad. They handed over arms and ammunition, citing security pressure and hardships, and will receive benefits under the State rehabilitation policy.

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

The Supreme Court adjourned till January the hearing on Chaitanya Baghel’s plea challenging his arrest in a Chhattisgarh liquor scam and provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The bench said the matter cannot be heard piecemeal, as multiple probes into scams allegedly during Bhupesh Baghel’s tenure continue

The district reserve guard (DRG) personnel launched a search operation following information on the presence of Maoist cadres in the area. An intermittent exchange of fire ensued between the Maoists and the DRG forces after the police spotted the naxals.

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 a pressure-activated IED blast during an anti-Naxal operation in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. The blast occurred while security forces were conducting area domination in a Maoist-affected forest zone.

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

The South Central Railway’s Railway Protection Force will host the 26th All India Police Band Competition in Hyderabad from December 16 to 20. Around 1,500 performers from police and paramilitary forces across the country will take part.

Mass surrenders by Maoist cadres in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region highlight a steady decline in Left Wing Extremism, driven by sustained security operations, improved governance, and credible rehabilitation policies offering insurgents an alternative path to civilian life

The Bastar Olympics witnessed participation from over 3,500 athletes, including surrendered Maoists and victims of insurgent violence, highlighting social inclusion and rehabilitation efforts as the region transitions from conflict towards peace and mainstream integration

Three men were found dead under mysterious circumstances at a farmhouse in Korba, Chhattisgarh, allegedly during an occult ritual promising to multiply money. Four suspects, including a tantrik, have been detained, and police investigations are ongoing

Chhattisgarh has formed a cabinet sub-committee to review criminal cases against surrendered Naxalites and recommend eligible withdrawals under the 2025 rehabilitation policy. The cabinet also cleared the second Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill to simplify provisions across 14 state Acts and ease compliance

Three workers suffered severe burn injuries after an explosion at Balco’s Green Anode Plant in Korba late Monday, triggering panic across the unit. Police suspect an oil leak or technical fault, as another safety-related incident puts the plant under renewed scrutiny.

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

Mumbai and Andhra advanced to the next stage of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with five wins each. Shardul Thakur and Ayush Mhatre starred in Mumbai’s win over Chhattisgarh, while Andhra crushed Kerala despite Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 73

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

Twelve Naxalites and three DRG personnel were killed in a major encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, with two others injured. Security forces continue search operations in the West Bastar division, bringing the Naxal death toll in the state to 275 this year