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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Indian Express
4 Maoists killed in encounter in Bijapur
Four Maoists were killed in an encounter with Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Saturday. Based on intelligence inputs on the presence of Maoists in the south-western region of Bijapur, a search operation was undertaken by the security forces. The south-west region of Bijapur is where the most formidable force of Maoists army wing, Battalion 1 of People's Liberation Guerilla Army (PLGA), and west Bastar division cadres move. The encounter broke out on Saturday evening and was still underway at the time of going to press. 'So far, bodies of four Maoists have been recovered in the exchange of fire. A huge quantity of weapons, including INSAS and SLR rifles, explosive materials and daily-use items have been recovered from the spot,' said IGP, Bastar range, Sundarraj P. In Jharkhand's Gumla district, three suspected members of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a banned Maoist outfit, were killed in an encounter with security forces on Saturday morning, officials said. The exchange of fire started during a joint anti-Maoist operation carried out by personnel of Jharkhand Jaguar (JJ) and Gumla district police. IG Operational, Michael Raj said they received a tip-off about the activities of Maoists in Ghagra forest. 'JJ and the district police jointly initiated the operation. During the crossfire between the security personnel and the Maoists in the morning, three members of JJMP were killed,' he said. An AK-47 rifle and two INSAS rifles were recovered from the site.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
7 Maoists shot dead: 3 in Jharkhand, 4 in Chhattisgarh
GUMLA/RAIPUR: Seven Maoists were shot dead in encounters with security forces in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh on Saturday. Three operatives of Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a banned splinter outfit of Maoists, were gunned down in a firefight in Gumla, Jharkhand, on Saturday morning, while at least four Maoists were killed in an evening encounter still on between security forces and Maoists in the dense forests of south-west Bijapur district, in Chhattisgarh's Bastar division. Jharkhand police officers said an encounter broke out between JJMP ultras and security forces in Lawadag forest, under Ghagra police station limits, around 10 am. One AK-47 assault rifle, two Insas rifles and a country-made gun were recovered from the slain operatives. Gumla SP Haris Bin Zaman said a police team had initiated a cordon-and-search operation based on intelligence inputs that suggested that JJMP operatives had gathered in Lawadag forest to plan an attack. A team led by Gumla sub-divisional police officer Suresh Prasad Yadav and comprising officers from Ghagra and Bishunpur police stations began the cordon-and-search along with jawans of Jharkhand Jaguar, the state's elite anti-extremism outfit, and district police personnel. "The ultras opened fire as soon as security forces reached the spot. Jawans fired in retaliation, killing three JJMP ultras. Two others, who were part of the group, escaped," Zaman said, adding that a search operation was in progress in the area. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This 60-Second Quiz Is Helping Texas Drivers Save on Insurance AutoSaveMax Learn More Undo Police said one of the slain ultras was identified as Dilip Lohra of Belagada village, Gumla district, while the identities of the remaining two were being ascertained. The gun battle in Chhattisgarh on Saturday was part of a larger anti-Naxal operation launched following specific intelligence inputs about Maoists in the region. Bastar zone IGP P Sundarraj said, "So far, four bodies of Maoists have been recovered from the encounter site, along with a significant cache of weapons, including Insas and SLR rifles, explosive material, and daily-use items. Intermittent exchange of fire between Maoists and security forces has continued through the evening, with troops advancing cautiously through the terrain." The identity of the killed Maoists had not been officially confirmed yet, the IGP said.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Three JJMP ultras gunned down in Gumla
Gumla: Three operatives of Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a banned splinter outfit of Maoists, were gunned down by security forces in a firefight in Gumla on Saturday morning. District police officials said an encounter broke out between JJMP ultras and the security forces in Lawadag forest under Ghagra police station limits around 10 am. One AK-47 rifle, two Insas rifles, a country made gun were recovered from the slain operatives. Gumla SP Haris Bin Zaman said a police team initiated a cordon and search operation based on intelligence inputs which suggested that JJMP operatives had gathered in Lawadag forest to plan an incident. A team, led by Gumla sub-divisional police officer Suresh Prasad Yadav and consisting officers from Ghagra and Bishunpur police stations, began a cordon and search operation along with jawans of Jharkhand Jaguar, the elite anti-extremism outfit of Jharkhand Police, and the district police. "The ultras opened fire as soon as security forces reached the spot. Jawans fired in retaliation which killed three JJMP ultras. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You might be interested in the content above Undo Two others, who were part of the group, escaped," Zaman said. "Search operation is continuing in the area," he added. Police said one of the slain ultras was identified as Dilip Lohra of Belagada village in the district while the identities of the remaining two were being ascertained. As gunfight broke out in broad daylight, residents of Lawadag village, which is the vicinity of the forest, were asked to stay indoors. Students at a primary school in the hamlet bolted themselves inside as sounds of gunfire reverberated the air.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Four Naxalites killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
Four Naxalites were killed in a recent encounter with the security personnel in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on Saturday. The incident happened after a gunfight broke out during an anti-Naxal operation. A large quantity of weapons were also recovered from them. A gunfight broke out between the security forces and the Naxalites on Saturday evening in a forest near the southwest part of Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district.(PTI) The gunfight broke out between the security forces and the Naxalites on Saturday evening in a forest near the southwest part of the district. The team of security forces were out on an anti-Naxal operation after they received information about the presence of Naxal Cadres in the forest, said Inspector General of Police in Bastar Range, Sundarraj P. Along with this, a huge quantity of weapons and firearms, including INSAS and SLR rifles, were also recovered, the official said. After the encounter, bodies of four Naxalites have been found at the encounter site, and intermittent exchange of fire is still underway, the official told PTI. The operation is still underway. So far, 225 Naxalites have been killed in encounters in Chhattisgarh this year. Of these, 208 were killed in the Bastar division, which comprises the districts of Bijapur, Bastar, Kanker, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Sukma and Dantewada. Meanwhile, in Jharkhand's Gumla district this morning, three Naxalites were killed in a gunfight with security forces. Several rounds of bullets were fired from both sides, and an AK-47 and two INSAS rifles were also recovered from the spot. According to intelligence inputs received by the police, members of Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of CPI (Maoist), had gathered at Lawadag in Ghaghra. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has declared the government's commitment towards eradicating Left Wing Extremism by March 31, 2026. He recently said that the anti-Naxal operations will continue unabated during the monsoon season as well. Further, appealing to the Maoists, Shah said that, 'there's no need for dialogue. Lay down your arms and join the path of development.' He urged them to surrender and get the promised support from both the Centre and the state government. (With PTI inputs)
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Naxalites killed in encounters: 4 eliminated in Chhattisgarh; 3 in Jharkhand
Representative photo NEW DELHI: Four Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Saturday. Three Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jharkhand's Gumla district earlier in the day. According to officials, intelligence inputs had indicated the presence of members of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a breakaway faction of the CPI (Maoist), at Lawadag in the Ghaghra police station limits. Acting on the input, a joint operation was launched by the Jharkhand Jaguar force and Gumla Police. Police said an exchange of fire took place between the security forces and the Naxalites, with several rounds discharged from both sides. Following the gunfight, an AK-47 rifle and two INSAS rifles were recovered from the scene. "One of the deceased was identified as Dilip Lohra, 32, a resident of Belagada in Ghaghra. The identification of the other two deceased is still underway," Gumla Superintendent of Police Haris Bin Zaman said news agency PTI. The SP said that the JJMP members had been hiding in a house near Lawadag Choraltwa village for the last two to three days. "As the police reached the spot, they opened fire and attempted to flee. In the exchange of fire that followed, the three JJMP members were killed, while two managed to escape," he added.
