31 Maoists Killed in Major Anti-Rebel Operation in Chhattisgarh

The encounter in Bijapur's Indravati National Park claimed the lives of two security personnel and marked the deadliest clash of 2025 so far.

Security forces, including District Reserve Guard, Special Task Force, and Bastar Fighters, launched a 15-day planned operation targeting Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district.
The operation resulted in the deaths of 31 Maoists, including high-ranking cadres, and the recovery of a significant cache of weapons, explosives, and Maoist literature.
Two security personnel were killed, and two others were injured but are reported to be in stable condition after being airlifted for medical treatment.
Chhattisgarh police identified five of the deceased Maoists, all of whom carried bounties ranging from ₹2 lakh to ₹8 lakh for their capture.
Home Minister Amit Shah reaffirmed the government’s goal to eradicate Maoist insurgency by March 2026, hailing the operation as a significant step toward a Naxal-free India.