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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
4 Maoists killed in Saturday's Bijapur encounter identified: Chhattisgarh Police
Raipur: The Chhattisgarh police on Sunday identified the four Maoists, including two women, who were killed in an encounter with security forces in Bijapur district on Saturday, as members of the banned CPI (Maoist)'s South Sub-Zonal Bureau, who had a combined reward of ₹17 lakh on their heads announced by the state government. The weapons recovered by security forces after Saturday's encounter with Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. (PTI) The deceased included three area committee members (ACMs), each carrying a reward of ₹5 lakh, and one lower party cadre with a ₹2 lakh reward. The encounter took place on Saturday evening in the dense forests along the Basaguda and Gangaloor police station border, following a search operation launched by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) based on intelligence input about Maoist presence. According to Bijapur superintendent of police (SP), Jitendra Yadav, there was a prolonged exchange of fire between the Maoists and the DRG team, after which the bodies and a large cache of arms were recovered from the site. 'The deceased have been identified as Hunga, ACM of Platoon Number 10; Lakkhe, ACM of Platoon Number. 30; Bhime, an ACM; and Nihal alias Rahul, a party member who served as the guard of the Bureau Communication Team head. All were part of the banned CPI (Maoist)'s South Sub-Zonal Bureau and had a combined reward of ₹17 lakh announced by the state government,' the SP said. Police said that the security personnel recovered an SLR rifle with three magazines and 15 live rounds, an INSAS rifle with three magazines and 40 rounds, a .303 rifle with one magazine and 16 rounds, a BGL launcher with three shells, a single-shot .315 bore rifle, a 12-bore gun with 12 live cartridges, eight AK-47 rounds, three small BGL shells, one grenade, and various Maoist-related and daily-use items. Inspector general of police (Bastar Range) Sundarraj P said this operation is part of a sustained offensive against Maoist groups in Bastar. Since January 2024, 425 hardcore Maoists have been killed in the region. The IG said that despite the ongoing monsoon, treacherous jungle terrain, and challenging conditions, the morale and commitment of security personnel remain high as they continue to operate with unwavering dedication
India Today
4 days ago
- India Today
4 Naxals with Rs 17 lakh bounty killed in Chhattisgarh encounter
Four Naxals, including two women, all having a bounty of Rs 17 lakh, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Saturday. The Naxals belonged to the South Sub Zonal Bureau. Among them were three at the ACM level and one party member to Bijapur Superintendent of Police Jitendra Yadav, the operation was launched by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) team of Bijapur based on reliable intelligence regarding Naxal activity in the region. The security forces launched a search operation and came under fire from Maoists on the evening of July 26, 2025, leading to an intermittent exchange of the encounter, security personnel recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the site, including one SLR, one INSAS rifle, one .303 rifle, a 12 bore, a BGL launcher, a single-shot weapon and a large quantity of explosive material along with other Naxal-related items. The Naxals killed in the operation have been identified as Hunga, an ACM of Platoon No 10 of the South Sub Zonal Bureau with a bounty of Rs 5 lakh; Lakhe, an ACM of Platoon No 30, also carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakh; Bhime, another ACM from the same bureau with a bounty of Rs 5 lakh and Nihal alias Rahul, a party member and bodyguard of the bureau communication team head, who carried a reward of Rs 2 to sources, the encounter is still underway and the security forces are on high alert. The operation marks another major step in the ongoing counter-insurgency efforts against Naxal activities.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Chhattisgarh: Four Maoists killed in Bijapur encounter carried Rs 17 lakh bounty
RAIPUR: Four Maoists including two women and three high-ranking commanders carrying a combined bounty of Rs 17 lakh, were killed in an encounter with security forces in the dense forests along the Basaguda-Gangalur border of Bijapur district in Bastar division. The operation was launched by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) based on specific intelligence inputs, targeted Maoist activity in the highly sensitive southwestern region of the district. Officials said that the encounter began on the evening of July 26 and continued intermittently through the night. Following the exchange of fire, security personnel recovered the bodies of four Maoists from the encounter site. A cache of arms and ammunition was also seized, including one SLR rifle with three magazines and 15 live rounds, one INSAS rifle with three magazines and 40 live rounds, one .303 rifle with 16 live rounds, one BGL launcher with three shells, a single-shot .315 rifle, a 12-bore shotgun with 12 live cartridges, eight live AK-47 rounds, three small BGL shells, a grenade, and several items of daily use and Maoist literature. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Stylish New Mobility Scooters Available for Seniors (Prices May Surprise You) Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Search Now Undo Bijapur SP Jitendra Yadav said the operation was carried out in response to confirmed intelligence regarding Maoist cadre movements under the South Sub-Zonal Bureau. The success came after careful planning and effective execution in challenging terrain. Preliminary identification of the slain Maoists revealed them to be key figures in the Maoist hierarchy. Hunga, an Area Committee Member (ACM) of Platoon No. 10 under the South Sub-Zonal Bureau, carried a bounty of Rs 5 lakh. Another commander, Lakkhe, also an ACM associated with Platoon No. 30 of the same bureau, was wanted with a reward of Rs 5 lakh. The third, Bhime, also an ACM, had a similar bounty. The fourth was Nihal alias Rahul, a party member who served as the personal guard to Bureau Communication Team Head Santosh; he had a bounty of Rs 2 lakh. These individuals were known to be involved in planning and executing violent ambushes against security forces in the region. Bastar Range Inspector General of Police P Sundarraj said that this operation builds upon the strategic gains made by security forces in 2024. "From January 2024 to July 2025, security operations have led to the elimination of 425 hardcore Maoists across Bastar. These successes are the result of precise tactical planning, coordination, and growing support from local communities," he said. IG Sundarraj also emphasized the extreme conditions under which the forces are operating. 'Despite persistent rainfall, treacherous jungle terrain, and the inherent risks of monsoon operations, our troops are undeterred and continue to perform with unwavering commitment,' he added.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
4 Maoists killed in encounter in Bijapur, arms recovered: Chhattisgarh police
Raipur: Four alleged Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in the dense forests of Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Saturday, police said. Police said the operation is still in progress. (Representational image) Officials said that arms and ammunition have been recovered and the encounter is still in progress. Bijapur superintendent of police (SP), Jitendra Yadav, said police have recovered four bodies and their identities are yet to be ascertained. The exchange of fire began in the evening after security personnel launched a search operation based on intelligence inputs about Maoist presence in the south-western region of the district. 'Intermittent firing between the two sides has continued since then,' said Yadav. Security forces have recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the encounter site, including INSAS and SLR rifles, other weapons, explosive materials, and items of daily use, the SP added. Officials said sensitive details such as the exact location of the encounter and the number of personnel involved have been withheld for now to ensure the safety of forces engaged in the operation. A detailed report will be released once the operation concludes, he added. Maoists have suffered continued setbacks across the region since 2024. In that year alone, 217 Maoists were killed in various encounters. With Saturday's operation, the total number of Maoist casualties has risen to approximately 464 till date in 2025. Union home minister Amit Shah had earlier said that Maoism would be completely eradicated from Chhattisgarh next year, and that the central and state governments were working in full coordination to end the decades-old insurgency through both security action and development.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
Chhattisgarh: Two CRPF jawans suffer critical injuries in IED blast triggered by Maoists in Bastar's Bijapur district
RAIPUR: Two personnel of Central Reserve Police Force suffered injuries in an IED blast triggered by Maoists in insurgency-hit Bijapur district in Bastar division of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday evening. Condition of both the jawans was stated to be critical while another personnel escaped with bruises . Bijapur SP Jitendra Yadav told TOI that the personnel were part of the Road Opening Party and they were out on patrol when an IED blast went off, leaving the jawans severely injured. A CRPF officer said that it wasn't yet clear if it was a pressure IED or command. He said that there was an exchange of fire between Maoists and security forces after the blast. The incident took place on the Timapur–Murdanda road near Awapalli police station around Murdonda security camp and the injured jawans were immediately evacuated, followed by deployment of reinforcement. The explosive, believed to have been planted earlier by Maoists, detonated as the team was passing through the area and the jawans might have inadvertently stepped upon the bomb. Both injured jawans received initial medical treatment and have now been referred to a higher medical center in Raipur for advanced care. Security forces have since launched a search operation in the area to trace the insurgents and ensure the safety of other patrolling units.
