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News18
3 days ago
- News18
DRG Jawan Injured After IED Planted By Naxalites Explodes In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
Last Updated: A DRG jawan was injured by an IED planted by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur during an anti-Naxal operation. The incident occurred in Indravati area. A jawan of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Naxalites exploded in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Thursday, according to police. The incident occurred in a forest in the Indravati area during a joint anti-Naxal operation involving the DRG and the Special Task Force (STF), both units of the state police, a police official reported. The injured jawan is being evacuated from the forest after receiving preliminary treatment, he added. Maoists frequently plant IEDs on dirt tracks to target security personnel using these routes during anti-Naxal operations in forests. Civilians have also fallen victim to such traps in the Bastar region, which includes Bijapur district, according to the police. 2 Naxalites Killed In Encounter Two senior Naxalites, each carrying rewards totaling Rs 35 lakh, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district on Wednesday, according to police. The encounter occurred late in the afternoon in the Banda Pahad forest area under Madanwada police station jurisdiction, during an anti-Naxal operation by the District Reserve Guard (DRG), stated Superintendent of Police YP Singh. He further told PTI that the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) participated as a support unit in the operation. The operation commenced on Tuesday night following information about the presence of senior cadres in the region. On Wednesday, an exchange of fire began while security personnel were encircling the Banda Pahad area near Retegaon village amidst rainfall. After the firing ceased, the bodies of two Naxalites were found at the site. The deceased were identified as Vijay Reddy and Lokesh Salame, said Singh. Reddy, a member of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee of Maoists, had a reward of Rs 25 lakh on him, whereas Salame, a divisional committee member, had a Rs 10 lakh bounty on his capture. view comments First Published: August 14, 2025, 15:01 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Two senior Maoist leaders involved in 2009 Rajnandgaon attack killed in Chhattisgarh encounter
Two senior Maoist leaders allegedly involved in the 2009 killing of 30 policemen – including a senior cop – were gunned down in an encounter in a hilly forest area of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district in Chhattisgarh's Abujhmad, officials said. The two Maoist leaders have been identified as Vijay Reddy, a Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC) member, and Lokesh Salame, a Divisional Committee Member. They were killed in an encounter near Retegaav village some 70 kilometres from the district headquarters. The encounter occurred during a joint operation undertaken by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). According to the police, the two Maoist leaders were allegedly involved in the attack that killed 30 security personnel — including Rajnandgaon Superintendent of Police Vinod Kumar Choubey — in 2009. So far, no weapons have been recovered from the deceased, one police official said. 'The encounter spot is surrounded by a few hills. The forces had surrounded the Maoists and the encounter broke out in the evening and intermittent firing went on for an hour. While some Maoists got away the forces have neutralised two senior cadres,' Superintendent of Police YP Singh, adding that search operations are ongoing to find out if more Maoists were killed. The encounter comes at a time when Union Home Minister Amit Shah's March 2026 to eradicate Left Wing Extremism in the country looms. Nearly 230 Maoists have been killed in various encounters this year in Chhattisgarh — including 208 in Bastar region.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
2 Maoists, including senior member Vijay Reddy, killed in Chhattisgarh gunfight
RAIPUR: Two senior Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in the Mohala-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district, officials said on Wednesday. Vijay Reddy was a member of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZCM) of the CPI (Maoist) (Sourced) District superintendent of police YP Singh said the gunfight took place near Retegaon in the Banda Pahad area under Madanwada police station limits on Wednesday afternoon. 'The encounter broke out during an anti-Maoist operation and lasted several hours inside the jungle. Once the exchange of fire subsided, a search of the area led to the recovery of the bodies of two slain Maoists,' said Singh. He said the two were identified as Vijay Reddy, a member of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZCM), and Lokesh Salame, a divisional committee member of the Rajanadgaon-Kanker-Border division of the DKSZCM. Reddy (55), a resident of Andhra Pradesh, carried a reward of ₹25 lakh, while Salame ( 40), a resident of Rajnangaon, had a reward of ₹10 lakh announced for his arrest. Police officers said additional information about their role in the outlawed CPI (Maoist) organisation would be released later. 'The operation is part of the intensified campaign against Maoist activities in the Bastar region. We are still searching the area as arms and more bodies could be recovered,' the SP said, adding that the operation was continuing despite the rains in the region. So far, 229 Maoists have been killed in gunfights in Chhattisgarh this year. Of them, 208 were eliminated in the Bastar division, which includes the districts of Bijapur, Bastar, Kanker, Konadagaon, Narayanpur, Sukma, and Dantewada.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Two hardcore Maoist commanders worth Rs 35 lakh killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR: Two hardcore Maoists carrying bounty of Rs 35 lakh, were killed in an encounter with security forces in forests of Mohla–Manpur–Ambagarh Chowki district of Chhattisgarh, bordering Bastar's Kanker district. Those killed were top commanders including Vijay Reddy, Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee member (DKSZCM) carrying cash reward of Rs 25 lakh and Lokesh Salame, a divisional committee member (DVCM) who carried cash bounty of Rs 10 lakh in Chhattisgarh. Madanwada forests has once again echoed with sounds of gunfire after a brief lull and the encounter took place close to the location where former Rajnandgaon SP Vinod Kumar Chaubey among 28 other policemen was killed on July 29, 2009. Mohla–Manpur–Ambagarh Chowki district SP Y P Singh confirmed to TOI, two Maoists were killed and their bodies recovered by security forces. They were identified as Vijay Reddy (DKSZCM) and Lokesh Salame (DVCM). Maoist Vijay Reddy from Andhra Pradesh cadre was active in Rajnandgaon-Kanker border (RKB) division area for past 12-14 years and was serving as a guiding light for cadres for basic support and command. Lokesh was active from 2008, who had earlier surrendered in Gadhchiroli and was pretending to be leading a normal life with family in Kanker. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo But according to surrendered cadres, he was operating from Kanker for Kotri area committee. Police said that there were specific inputs about presence of senior Maoist commanders among other cadres in forests of Bandapahad, between the villages of Retegaon and Karekatta, in Madanwada region, that borders Kanker. A joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and battalion 27 of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) launched an anti-Naxal operation on Wednesday and have surrounded the area from all sides. Backup teams from nearby camps have rushed in to support the ongoing exchange of fire. Security officials said the operation was conducted under extremely challenging conditions, with heavy rains lashing the forested hills. Officials told TOI that several high-ranking Maoist leaders from the Kanker, Bastar, and Manpur RKB division, were having a large congregation on Bandapahad. This particular region from Bandapahad and Sitagaon was being used by Maoists as a free zone for training and cache site for Company number 5 of the Maoists, and as it borders Kanker, the top rank Maoist have been reigning since long. The location of encounter is 20 kms from Manpur headquarters and 45 kms from Mohla district headquarters. Recently, on Aug 7, a senior Maoist Srikant Punem, worth Rs 8 lakh was arrested in the district, along with a 9 mm pistol's magazine and live rounds of bullets. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Hans India
10-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
MLA Vijayudu Hands Over Rs. 5 Lakh LOC to Beneficiary in Aiza Town
Gadwal: In a significant move to support local development and welfare, Alampur Constituency MLA Sri Vijayudu handed over a Letter of Credit (LOC) worth Rs. 5 lakhs to Mr. Vijay Reddy, a resident of Aiza town, on Saturday. The LOC was granted as part of ongoing initiatives aimed at extending financial assistance and encouraging local infrastructure or welfare-based projects within the constituency. Speaking at the event, MLA Vijayudu reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that government benefits and schemes reach deserving individuals and communities in every corner of the Alampur constituency. The event witnessed the participation of BRS party leaders, local functionaries, and party workers, who extended their support and congratulated the beneficiary. The gathering appreciated the MLA's proactive approach and his continued efforts toward the betterment of the people in his constituency.
