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23-05-2025
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4 suspected Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli
Four suspected Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district along the Chhattisgarh border on Friday. The gunfight took place near Kawande village, close to the Indravati river, during a joint operation by the Gadchiroli Police and the Central Reserve Police Force, PTI quoted an unidentified police official as having said in a statement. The operation was launched a day earlier based on information about the presence of Maoists in the area, the statement added. This comes two days after 27 suspected Maoists – including Nambala Keshav Rao, who was the leader of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) – were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district. With this, nearly 190 suspected Maoists have been killed in gunfights with security personnel this year. In 2024, 217 suspected Maoists were killed by security forces. Malini Subramaniam has reported for Scroll that while many of those killed in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh in 2024 were declared by the police to be reward-carrying Maoists, several families dispute the claim. The families claim that the persons killed were civilians. The Union government has repeatedly vowed to eradicate 'Left Wing Extremism' in the country by March 31, 2026.
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21-05-2025
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27 suspected Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Abujhmad
Twenty-seven suspected Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Abujhmad region on Wednesday, the police said. A District Reserve Guard team member was also killed in the gunfight, according to the police. It is 'estimated that several senior-level Maoist cadres have either been killed or seriously injured' in the gunfight, the police stated. The gunfight took place near Boter village in the Abujhmad region. Abujhmad is a hilly forest area covering the Narayanpur, Bijapur and Dantewada districts of Chhattisgarh. The police said that the operation was ongoing and that detailed information will be released after it concludes. With this, more than 185 suspected Maoists have been killed in gunfights with security personnel this year. In 2024, 217 suspected Maoists were killed by security forces. Malini Subramaniam has reported for Scroll that while many of those killed in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh in 2024 were declared by the police to be reward-carrying Maoists, several families dispute the claim. The families claim that the persons killed were civilians. The Union government has repeatedly vowed to eradicate 'Left Wing Extremism' in the country by March 31, 2026. On May 14, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the security forces had killed 31 suspected Maoists since April 21 in Chhattisgarh's Karregutta hills as part of a counter-insurgency operation. This was arguably the largest anti-Maoist operation and comes at a time when the insurgent Communist Party of India (Maoist) has repeatedly expressed its willingness to participate in peace talks.
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07-05-2025
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Chhattisgarh: Over 15 suspected Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Bijapur
More than 15 suspected Maoists were killed on Wednesday in a gunfight with security forces in the forests of Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, PTI reported quoting an unidentified police officer. The gunfight erupted in the morning in the Karregutta hills along the state's border with Telangana during counter-insurgency operation ' Mission Sankalp', which began on April 21. At least 19 suspected Maoists have been killed since. This is arguably the largest anti-Maoist operation launched by Indian security forces, and comes at a time when the insurgent Communist Party of India (Maoist) has repeatedly expressed its willingness to participate in peace talks. The operation involves 24,000 troops of the District Reserve Guard, the Bastar Fighter Force, the Special Task Force, Chhattisgarh Police, the Central Reserve Police Force and its Commando Battalions for Resolute Action. 'All security forces are safe and fully committed to ensuring a safe and secure Bastar region,' an unidentified official told The Indian Express on Wednesday. 'Search operations are on.' They added that security forces had found over 250 Improvised Explosive Devices in the region since April 21. 'Despite difficult geographical conditions and numerous challenges, the security forces are carrying forward this decisive operation against Left Wing Extremism with full commitment and determination,' the newspaper quoted Sundarraj P, inspector general of police for the Bastar range, as saying. 'Many hideouts and bunkers have been destroyed.' He added: 'Thousands of kilogrammes of explosive material, ration material, medicines, items of daily use and detonators were recovered from Naxal hideouts and bunkers.' With the development on Wednesday, over 150 suspected Maoists have been killed in gunfights with security personnel this year. In 2024, 217 suspected Maoists were killed by security forces. Malini Subramaniam has reported for Scroll that while many of those killed in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh in 2024 were declared by the police to be reward-carrying Maoists, several families dispute the claim. The families claim that the persons killed were civilians. Two days after the launch of 'Mission Sankalp', Subramaniam travelled to the foothills to observe it. On April 23, near Palam village in Telangana, she saw a large pick-up van carrying what appeared to be bodies, wrapped in yellow plastic sheets – possibly, Maoist casualties. Since March 28, the Communist Party of India (Maoist) has released four statements asking for a ceasefire. 'Despite the possibility of the problem being resolved through peace talks, the government is attempting to find a solution through violence and oppression,' the group said in statement on April 25. Taking note of the ongoing security operation, it added: 'The operation should be halted immediately. The troops should be withdrawn. We request the government to resolve the problem through talks.' The Union government has repeatedly vowed to eradicate 'Left Wing Extremism' in the country by March 31, 2026.
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24-04-2025
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3 suspected Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces along Chhattisgarh-Telangana border
At least three suspected Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Thursday, The Indian Express reported. The newspaper quoted unidentified police officials as saying that the gunfight, along the state's border with Telangana, was still underway and that the number of deaths could increase. The security operation was launched three days ago, ANI reported. The operation comprises security forces from the District Reserve Guard, the Bastar Fighter Force, the Special Task Force, Chhattisgarh Police, the Central Reserve Police Force and its Commando Battalions for Resolute Action. The Telangana Police was also assisting in the operation, PTI quoted an unidentified official as saying. On Monday, a constable of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force was killed in Bijapur after an improvised explosive device allegedly planted by suspected Maoists exploded. About 140 suspected Maoists have been killed in gunfights with security personnel this year. In 2024, 217 suspected Maoists were killed by security forces. Malini Subramaniam has reported for Scroll that while many of those killed in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh in 2024 were declared by the police to be reward-carrying Maoists, several families dispute the claim. The families claim that the persons killed were civilians. The Union government has repeatedly vowed to end Maoism by March 31, 2026.
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21-04-2025
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Chhattisgarh Armed Force constable killed in IED blast in Bijapur
A constable of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force was killed on Monday after an improvised explosive device allegedly planted by suspected Maoists went off, reported Hindustan Times. The blast occurred between Toynar and Farsegarh villages, where a Chhattisgarh Armed Force was providing security to road construction workers, PTI quoted an unidentified police officer as saying. The constable, 26-year-old Manoj Kumar, was part of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force's 19th battalion. A search operation has been launched in the area. On April 9, a Central Reserve Police Force jawan was injured in a similar improvised explosive device blast in Bijapur. A 40-year-old Adivasi woman was killed in an improvised explosive device blast on March 30 in the same district. A total of 135 suspected Maoists have been killed in gunfights with security personnel this year. In 2024, 217 suspected Maoists were killed by security forces. Malini Subramaniam has reported for Scroll that while many of those killed in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region in 2024 were declared by the police to be reward-carrying Maoists, several families dispute the claim. The families claim that the persons killed were civilians.
