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Maoist killed in encounter with police in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

Maoist killed in encounter with police in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

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Image for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: PTI A Maoist was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Tuesday (November 18, 2025), a police official said. The exchange of fire broke out in the morning on a forested hill under Errabor police station limits when a team of security personnel was out on an anti-Maoist operation based on inputs about the presence of Maoist cadres in the area, he said. So far, the body of one Maoist has been recovered from the spot, he said. An intermittent gunfight was underway, and further details were awaited, he added. On Sunday (November 17), three Maoists were killed in an encounter with security personnel in the forested hills of Bhejji and Chintagufa police station areas of Sukma. With the latest action, 263 Maoists have been killed in encounters in Chhattisgarh so far this year. Of them, 234 were eliminated in the Bastar division, comprising seven districts, including Sukma, while 27 others were gunned down in Gariaband district, which falls in the Raipur …

3 Naxals, With Rs 5 Lakh Reward Each, Killed During Encounter In Chhattisgarh’s Sukma | India News

3 Naxals, With Rs 5 Lakh Reward Each, Killed During Encounter In Chhattisgarh’s Sukma | India News

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Last Updated:November 16, 2025, 11:21 IST Three Naxals carrying Rs 5 lakh rewards each were killed in an encounter with security forces near Tumalpad village in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. Security personnel during an anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh (Photo: PTI) Three Naxals, each carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakh, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district, officials said on Sunday. The operation was confirmed by IG Bastar P Sundarraj, who said the encounter happened near Tumalpad village in the state. On November 11, dreaded Maoist leaders Urmila, wife of senior operative Papa Rao, as well as Buchanna Kudiyam, were among the six Naxalites killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. The six, who were gunned down in the forests of Kandulnar and Kachlaram villages in remote pockets of Indravati National Park area, carried a total bounty of Rs 27 lakh, Bijapur Superintendent of Police Jitendra Yadav said in a press conference. While Buchanna alias Kanna (35) was the mastermind behind several major Naxal attacks over the past …

Chhattisgarh: Senior Maoist leader Papa Rao’s wife among 6 killed in Bijapur encounter

Chhattisgarh: Senior Maoist leader Papa Rao’s wife among 6 killed in Bijapur encounter

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Two dreaded Maoist leaders — Buchanna Kudiyam and Urmila — were among the six ultras who were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Tuesday, the police said on Thursday, adding that they carried a cumulative reward of ₹27 lakh on their heads. Security forces during an anti-Maoist operation. (AFP) While Buchanna, alias Kanna, was a key planner and executor of several major Naxal attacks over the past decade targeting security forces, civilians and development projects, Urmila was the wife of senior Maoist leader and Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee member (DKSZCM) Papa Rao . Urmila was the main handler of logistical supplies for the PLGA (People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army) battalion of the outlawed CPI (Maoist). The encounter took place in the dense forests of the National Park area between Kandulnar and Kachlaram villages, following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of senior Maoist cadres, including Papa Rao and several divisional-level leaders. A joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) from Bijapur and Dantewada, along with the Special Task Force …

Maoist Leader With Rs 1.5 Crore Bounty Killed In Chhattisgarh: Sources

Maoist Leader With Rs 1.5 Crore Bounty Killed In Chhattisgarh: Sources

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Top CPI (Maoist) leader Nambala Keshavrao alias Basavaraju is likely among the 27 Maoists who have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district, according to sources. The encounter has been continuing since around 50 hours along the Narayanpur-Bijapur border. The encounter began after District Reserve Guard’s jawans from four districts of Narayanpur, Dantewada, Bijapur and Kondagaon were out on an operation in the Abujhmad area, following intelligence inputs on the presence of senior cadres of the Maad division of Maoists. Basavaraju was formerly the head of the Central Military Commission and later became the General Secretary, the highest position in the Maoist hierarchy. He was wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and police forces in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and a bounty of Rs 1.5 crore had been placed on him. Officials say his death is a major blow to insurgency in the region, potentially disrupting Maoist leadership and regrouping efforts. Madhu, Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee leader, was also killed, per sources. Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Arun Sao confirmed the …

Jairam alias Chalpati, who had reward of Rs 1 crore on his head, neutralised – India TV

Jairam alias Chalpati, who had reward of Rs 1 crore on his head, neutralised – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Naxal encounter underway in Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh Naxal Encounter: In a big achievement for the security forces of the country, Jairam alias Chalpati, a member of ‘Naxalite Central Committee’, who had a reward of Rs 1 crore on his head was on Tuesday neutralised by the forces. The development comes at a time when at least 14 Naxals were killed in an encounter with Chhattisgarh police at the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border, the Chhattisgarh Police stated. According to the police, a member of the Naxal group, who had a bounty of 1 crore rupees on his head, was also killed in the encounter. Police said the encounter is still underway and more details are awaited on the matter. On January 17, two Border Security Force (BSF) jawans sustained injuries after Naxals set off an improvised explosive device (IED) in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district. The incident happened when in the morning when a BSF road-opening party was being deployed up between Camp Garpa and Garpa village, added the police official. The incident has been confirmed by …

Maoist Carrying 1 Crore Bounty Killed, Amit Shah Calls It “Major Success”

Maoist Carrying 1 Crore Bounty Killed, Amit Shah Calls It “Major Success”

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New Delhi: A Maoist carrying a Rs 1 crore bounty was among 14 killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband district, officials said today. Jayram alias Chalapathi, a member of the Maoists’ Central Committee, was killed in the exchange of fire that took place late Monday night and early Tuesday in a forest along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border. A joint team of security personnel from the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), CoBRA from Chhattisgarh and Special Operation Group (SOG) from Odisha were involved in the operation. The operation was launched based on intelligence about the presence of Maoists in the Kularighat reserve forest of Chhattisgarh, just five kilometres from the border of Odisha’s Nuapada district. A large cache of firearms, ammunition and IEDs, including a self-loading rifle, were recovered from the encounter site, an official said. A massive search operation is underway in the area. Amit Shah On Maoist Encounter Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who has vowed to eradicate Maoists by March 2026, called the fresh encounter “another …

12 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces along Odisha-Chhattisgarh border – India TV

12 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces along Odisha-Chhattisgarh border – India TV

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Image Source : FILE PHOTO Representative image Naxal encounter: As many as twelve more Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces and left-wing extremists along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border on Tuesday, police said. With this  the total number of Maoists killed in the ongoing inter-state operation mounted to 14. The operations were carried out by the police forces of Odisha and Chhattisgarh, along with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). 12 more Maoists killed  “In the ongoing operation, 12 more Maoists have been killed during late night and early morning in an exchange of fire with SOG (special operation group) team during the ongoing joint inter-state operation,” the Odisha Police said in a statement. The officer further said that the number of Maoists killed in the joint operation at the Kularighat reserve forest in Chhattisgarh, just 5 km from the border of Nuapada district of Odisha, increased to 14. “The number of Maoist casualties may increase. Arms and ammunition have been seized in massive amounts,” he added. Two women Naxalites killed Earlier on Monday, two women …

Three Naxalites killed in encounter with security forces in Bijapur – India TV

Three Naxalites killed in encounter with security forces in Bijapur – India TV

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Image Source : FILE PHOTO Representative image Bijapur encounter: At least three Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh’s on Sunday, police said. According to the Inspector General of Police, Bastar Range, Sundarraj P, the gunfight erupted in the morning within the forested region of the Indravati National Park as a joint team of security forces conducted an anti-Naxalite operation. He said that personnel belonging to the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF) and District Force were involved in the operation.  Once the intermittent exchange of fire ceased, authorities recovered the bodies of three Naxalites, dressed in ‘uniform,’ along with firearms, including automatic weapons, and explosives from the site, according to an official. The search operation was still underway in the area, he added. 12 Naxalites killed in 2025 With this, 12 Naxalites have been killed in separate encounters in the state so far this year.  During a three-day anti-Naxal operation in the Abujhmad region, which spans the borders of Narayanpur, Dantewada, and Bijapur districts, five Naxalites, …

Cop Dead, 4 Naxals Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In Chhattisgarh

Cop Dead, 4 Naxals Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In Chhattisgarh

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Last Updated:January 05, 2025, 10:07 IST The encounter began on Saturday evening and resulted in the deaths of four Naxals and a policeman. DRG and STF teams from four districts are involved in the operation. One cop also died in the gunfight. (PTI/Representative) In an ongoing encounter between Naxalites and security forces, four Naxals and a police constable have been killed and their bodies have been recovered. A weapons cache was seized on the spot, including an AK-47, an SLR, and other automatic weapons. Dantewada DRG Head Constable Sannu Karam was killed in action during the operation that began on Saturday. The encounter, however, still remains active, with DRG and Special Task Force (STF) teams from four districts participating, according to IG Bastar P. Sundarraj. The anti-Naxal operation took place in the South Abujmarh forest area in the Narayanpur-Dantewada district border of Chhattisgarh, the IG said. It was conducted by the STF in coordination with DRG teams from Narayanpur, Dantewada, Jagdalpur and Kondagaon districts. Search operation was still underway in the area, according to a …

10 Maoists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In Chhattisgarh

10 Maoists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In Chhattisgarh

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The operation was initiated following intelligence that Naxalites were entering Chhattisgarh. New Delhi: Ten Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Konta. Superintendent of Police Kiran Chavan confirmed that the encounter broke out in the early hours of Friday in the Bhejji area. Security forces recovered several weapons from the sport, including INSAS rifle, AK-47, Self Loading Rifle and several other firearms. District Reserve Guard (DRG) initiated this operation following intelligence that Naxalites were entering Chhattisgarh via Odisha. While P Sundarraj, Inspector General of Bastar, has confirmed the occurrence of the encounter. However, details regarding the number of casualties and types of weapons seized are still pending. The encounter between the DRG team and Naxalites is continuing in the forest hills of villages Korajuguda, Dantespuram, Nagaram, and Bhandarpadar under the Bhejji police station area of Sukma district. Speaking on the operation, Chief Minister Vishnudeo Sai said that his government is working on the policy of zero tolerance towards Naxalism. He also said that ensuring development, peace and security of citizens in Bastar …