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Time of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
200 C-60 Commandos Storm Abujmarh, Smash Maoist Camp in Fierce 2-Hr Battle
Nagpur: In a meticulously planned operation, 200 elite C-60 commandos of Gadchiroli police stormed the Maoist headquarters of Abujmarh, dismantling a critical rebel camp at 6:30am on Monday after an intense two-hour gun battle. The operation, conducted in treacherous, forested and hilly terrain on the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border, dealt a severe blow to the Maoists' ongoing Tactical Counter Offensive Campaigns (TCOC), aimed at executing sabotage activities in the region. Bloodstains found on the forest floor indicated heavy casualties among Maoists, though the surviving guerrillas managed to drag the bodies away as they the commandos' efforts to encircle the Maoist camp , a steep cliff on one side hindered their movement, leaving a narrow gap that proved to be a lifeline for the 15-member Bhamragarh dalam. Seizing the opportunity, Maoists exploited the dense forest cover and rugged terrain to escape through this gap. "We had them encircled at three points, but the steep cliff provided a miraculous escape route," said additional SP, Gadchiroli, Yatish Deshmukh. Rebel casualties could not be ascertained till late operation was launched on the evening of Sunday following precise intelligence inputs on the presence of armed Maoists from the Bhamragarh Local Organisational Squad (dalam) near the newly established Kawande post, 200m off the Chhattisgarh border. Led by additional superintendent of police (administration) M Ramesh, special operations team navigated the mine-infested jungles of Abujmarh to track down the rebels. "The operation was based on information that trickled in, allowing us to act swiftly," said firing began at dawn when at least 15 Maoists rained bullets on the commandos at three separate locations in the Sadar Jungle area. The C-60 unit, having laid an overnight ambush, responded with retaliatory fire, engaging the rebels in a fierce two-hour exchange. The rebels used the open cliff side to escape into the dense jungles.A thorough search of the encounter site yielded a significant haul of weapons and materials, underscoring the operation's success. The commandos recovered one INSAS self-propelled rifle, one single-shot rifle, one magazine, one detonator, one radio, three rucksacks, two walkie-talkies, two walkie-talkie chargers, and a large cache of Maoist literature. The seized materials confirmed Maoists' intent to carry out an ambush and other disruptive activities as part of their TCOC strategy. The operation also resulted in decimation of the Maoist camp, further weakening their operational capacity. "Commandos of the Special Operations Team have done a commendable job in pushing back Maoists and dismantling their base," said a senior police to Gadchiroli police records, the Maoist presence in the district was significantly depleted, with only around 30 armed cadres and 15 logistics and supply team members remaining active. The Bhamragarh dalam is one of the last two significant guerrilla formations in the region, alongside Company Number 10. "We nearly wiped out one of these formations, bringing us closer to neutralising the Maoist threat in Gadchiroli," the official operation's success is a testament to Gadchiroli Police's relentless campaign against Maoist insurgency. By penetrating the booby-trapped and heavily forested Abujmarh, a long-standing Maoist bastion, the C60 commandos demonstrated exceptional courage and tactical prowess.
Hans India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Maoists request security forces for dialogue amid intensified anti-LWE action
Raipur: Amid mounting pressure, the Maoists have issued a press note, appealing for an immediate cessation of the unprecedented joint operation against Maoist insurgents, jointly launched by forces of the states of Chhattisgarh and Telangana since Monday. For four days, the forces have besieged the Karregatta hills of Bijapur district bordering Telangana. The hill is a strategic stronghold for Maoist leaders, situated along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border. Rupesh, proclaiming himself as in-charge of the North West Sub Zonal Bureau, urged the government through issuing a 'press note' to withdraw forces and pursue dialogue as a means to resolve the conflict. He emphasised that postponing forces' action for a month could foster a conducive environment to talks, potentially yielding positive outcomes. He said that this operation should be stopped immediately and the forces should be withdrawn. 'We are requesting the government to adopt the path of solving the problem through talks, creating a favourable environment.' According to the pamphlet (which is reported as press note) he wrote that this path will yield positive results, postponing the military operation for a month. "A positive response from the government is expected on our appeal," the note read. A joint operation of several hundred soldiers is going on against the Maoists in this area for the last four days. So far, six Maoists have been reportedly killed in intermittent firing. Karregatta is the same spot where several Maoists, including hardcore commanders including Hidma, Deva, Damodar, are camping. During the Tactical Counter Offensive Campaign (TCOC), the state forces of Chhattisgarh and Telangana have launched the biggest joint operation against the Maoists. For the first time in the history of Chhattisgarh, the security forces have launched a 'decisive campaign' against the Maoists. It is being told that in this encounter, several hundred special commandos have surrounded hundreds of Maoists. This area is surrounded by the dense forests of Karregatta, Nadpalli and Pujari Kanker is considered to be the stronghold of Maoist Battalion No 1. Experts said that the Maoists now have no option of escaping. In a significant crackdown against Maoist insurgents, security forces in Chhattisgarh have launched a major operation in the operation has already resulted in the deaths of three Maoists, with their bodies recovered by the police. Officials have reported that several Maoists are believed to be present in the area, which has been surrounded by the forces. The encounter, described as fierce and intense, continues with further details expected once the operation concludes. This joint operation, involving the police forces of Telangana and Chhattisgarh, is the largest of its kind to date along the border of the two states. Approximately 150 Maoists have been encircled, and the exchange of gunfire has persisted for three days. Among those surrounded are high-profile Maoist leaders such as Hidma, Deva, and Damodar, each carrying a reward of one crore. The ongoing confrontation suggests that several prominent insurgents may be neutralised.
