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Time of India
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
4 Maoists gunned down in encounter with security forces along Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border
NAGPUR: Four Maoist were killed in a fierce exchange of gunfire with security forces in Gadchiroli district, near the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border, officials confirmed on Friday. The early-morning encounter took place near the village of Kawande, close to the Indravati River, following a coordinated operation by the Gadchiroli Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The mission was launched on Thursday, based on credible intelligence inputs about Maoist activity in the area. The joint operation, conducted under the leadership of Additional Superintendent of Police Ramesh and supervised by Superintendent of Police Neelotpal and DIG Ankit Goyal, involved 12 units of the elite C60 commando force and CRPF personnel—around 300 in total. Despite heavy rain and difficult terrain, the security forces advanced from Kawande and Nelgunda to set up a cordon along the riverbank. On Friday morning, as the search operation intensified, Maoists opened fire on the commandos, prompting a two-hour firefight. 'This operation was marked by strategic precision and remarkable resilience from our forces,' said Inspector General Sandip Patil, who heads Maharashtra's Anti-Maoist Operations unit. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Find Certified Used Cars Now Spinny Book Now Undo After the encounter, security personnel recovered the bodies of four Maoists, as well as a cache of arms and supplies, including an automatic Self-Loading Rifle, two .303 rifles, a country-made Bharmar firearm, walkie-talkies, camping gear and Maoist literature. Officials said there were no casualties among the security forces, underscoring the effectiveness of their training and planning. The area remains under surveillance as the search for other Maoist operatives continues. 'This is a major breakthrough,' a senior Gadchiroli Police official told the BBC. 'These Maoists were attempting to destabilise the region. Their elimination sends a strong message that we remain vigilant and committed to securing the area.' Gadchiroli, located in eastern Maharashtra, has long been affected by Maoist insurgency. Security forces have intensified their operations in recent years, targeting Maoist hideouts and disrupting their supply chains. The recovery of communication equipment and weapons suggests the group was preparing for further action.
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Business Standard
05-05-2025
- Business Standard
Security forces conduct joint ops in Manipur, arrest cadres, recover arms
In a series of operations, Indian Army and Assam Rifles formation under Spear Corps launched intelligence-based operations in the hill and valley districts of Kakching, Tengnoupal, Bishnupur and Kangpokpi in Manipur, between April 27 and May. The operations took place in coordination with Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF, and ITBP and led to the apprehension of 17 cadres from the hill and valley-based groups and recovery of 31 weapons, 14 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), grenades, ammunition and war-like-stores. On April 26, Assam Rifles, along with Indian Army and Manipur Police conducted a joint search in Moltingcham village of Kakching district which led to the recovery of four weapons comprising a Self-Loading Rifle (SLR), two single-barrel guns, one bolt action rifle, grenades, improvised launchers (pompi) and ammunition. On the same day, in Tengnoupal district, an area domination patrol at T Minou led to the recovery of six Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). In another operation on April 29 conducted by the Indian Army, Manipur Police and Assam Rifles in various districts led to the recovery of arms and ammunition. In Tengnoupal, Assam Rifles carried out search along the Salvom-Molnoi axis and destroyed three bunkers and recovered eight IEDs, grenades, ammunition and war like stores. Acting on specific intelligence regarding the presence of arms and warlike stores near Loktak Lake about 6 kms south-east of Bishnupur, the Indian Army and Manipur Police, launched a search operation in the area, leading to the recovery of two weapons comprising a 7.62 mm SLR, a 9 mm pistol, grenades and ammunition. In another operation on the same day, the Indian Army, along with the CRPF and Manipur Police recovered a hidden cache of four weapons from dense jungle terrain in the Phaileng area in Kangpokpi . The weapons comprised of two SLRs, one carbine, and one country-made firearm. Additionally, a joint search by Assam Rifles and Manipur Police in Kangpokpi on April 30, led to the recovery of eight weapons comprising two SLRs, one INSAS rifle, a 12-bore SBBL, one Pt .22 rifle, three improvised mortars (pompi), grenades and ammunition. On May 1, an intelligence-based operation launched by Assam Rifles in general area of Maohing Kuki in Kangpokpi, resulted in the recovery of five weapons comprising one 7.62 mm SLR, one .303 Bolt Action Rifle, two 12 Bore single barrel bolt rifles, one improvised launcher (Pompi) and grenades. In another intelligence-based search carried out in Samuchep Lok Nala, near Ningthoukhong in Bishnupur on May 4, Assam Rifles recovered eight weapons comprising two SLRs, two 9mm Pistols, one Single Barrel Rifle, two improvised mortars, grenades, ammunition and war like stores. The apprehended cadres and the recovered items have been handed over to Manipur Police.
