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Two female Maoists were killed in an encounter with DRG and STF forces in Chhattisgarh’s Abujhmad region. The operation was based on intelligence about the presence of CPI (Maoist) Maad division cadres. Arms, medical items and other materials were seized.

Two surrendered Maoists were abducted and executed by insurgents in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, marking the fifth targeted killing in a week. The incident follows intensified anti-Maoist operations and coincides with Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to review security strategy.

A female Maoist was killed in an encounter with DRG and BSF personnel in the forests of Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. The gunfight occurred during a search operation. Weapons were recovered and intermittent firing continued in the region. Identity remains unknown.

Kothagudem police conducts awareness programmes in tribal hamlets, urging residents not to support Maoists and to prioritise education. Amid recent Maoist activity near Telangana-Chhattisgarh border, villagers asked to report suspicious individuals. Police also distributes mosquito nets and school supplies

The victim, Durgesh Sahu (35), a native of Chhattisgarh he met his friend Tarun and had a conversation with him over some matter on Tuesday night. Later, in the morning, Durgesh was found dead lying in a pool of blood by his brother.

The tusker, which killed two farmers in Telangana last year, has trampled another farmer to death in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district. Authorities say the elephant strayed from its herd due to mining disruptions in Chhattisgarh

The incident took place in the wee hours between Dallirajhra and Kusumkasa stations Dallirajhra-Durg rail route

Maoists triggered an IED blast in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district, killing Additional SP Akash Rao Giripunje and injuring two other police personnel. The explosion occurred near a newly set up police base camp on the Konta-Gollapalli road during a routine patrol.

Five Naxalites were killed in two encounters with security forces in an ongoing operation in the Indravati National Park area of Chhattisgarh

A top CPI (Maoist) leader, Thentu Laxminarasimha Chalam alias Sudhakar, was killed in an encounter in Indravati National Park, Bijapur. Security forces launched the operation based on intelligence inputs. He carried a ₹1 crore reward and led Maoist operations.

Left wing parties have alleged that the rulers were scared of seeing the bodies of slain Maoists, which was why bodies of eight Maoists including of Keshav Rao, were not handed over to their family members

Muchaki Unga alias Kishore of Chhattisgarh joined Maoist party as a dalam member in Kistaram area committee in July 2020, when he was 17 years old

Eliminating the top leadership would bring down the party order and it would not take much longer for the Maoist party to collapse. Chhattisgarh people made great sacrifices in fighting against the Maoists, Chhattisgarh DGP Arun Dev Gautham said

Hailing from Andhra Pradesh, Basavaraju, who carried a reward of Rs 1 crore on his head in Chhattisgarh, had been associated with the banned movement since 1970s and was elevated to the top post in CPI (Maoist) seven years ago

Sources in the Telangana police have confirmed that Kesava Rao is believed to be among those killed. Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh police have reported the deaths of several senior Maoist leaders, though they have yet to officially disclose any names.

According to Narayanpur Superintendent of Police Prabhat Kumar, a joint operation has been launched early on Wednesday by district reserve guard (DRG) of Narayanpur, Dantewada, Bijapur and Kondagaon following intelligence inputs about the presence of top cadres of Maoists' Maad division.

Officials from these states argue that the project- designed to harness the Godavari water- would be causing severe submergence issues, affecting villages and farmlands in bordering areas.

The victims were returning from a family ceremony when the tragedy struck near the village of Bangoli, under the Kharora police station

Unlike other villages, villagers in Katkur of Akkannapet mandal discuss real time stories of the Indian Army and their courageous battles on the border

The naxals, from different parts of Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh, are impressed with the activities being carried out by the district police for adivasis’ welfare, says SP