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Balakrishna Among 10 Maoists Killed in Gariaband During Chhattisgarh Border Offensive

Officials say the intelligence-led strikes disrupted Maoist command networks across the Chhattisgarh–Odisha corridor.

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Two Naxalites Carrying Rs 8 Lakh Bounty Killed in Encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur | Image: ANI

Overview

  • Police confirmed Central Committee member Modem Balakrishna, also known as Manoj and Bhaskar, was among 10 Maoists killed in Thursday’s Gariaband encounter.
  • The joint push involved STF, CoBRA, the E-30 unit and district police acting on specific intelligence about senior leaders’ movement.
  • At the Rajadera–Matal hills site, forces seized 10 weapons, including AK-47s, SLRs and INSAS rifles, according to officials.
  • Authorities said the slain group carried Rs 5.22 crore in rewards, with Odisha State Committee members Pramod (Pandu) and Vimal (Manganna) among those identified.
  • In separate operations, a PLGA Company No. 05 cadre known as Masa (₹8 lakh bounty) was killed in Kanker, and DRG teams in Bijapur shot dead Hidma Podiyam and Munna Madkam (₹8 lakh each) while recovering firearms, explosives and a walkie-talkie.