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Four Maoists Killed in Gadchiroli–Narayanpur Encounter as Surrenders Surge in Bastar and Telangana

Police say the eight-hour Koparshi gunfight followed a 48-hour march on specific intelligence, indicating the presence of Company No. 10 in the area.

Gumla, July 26(ANI): Three JJMP (Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad) Naxalites shoot dead by Gumla Police in an encounter during a search operation in Gumla, on Saturday. (ANI Photos)
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The surrendered cadres include Divisional Committee Member (DVCM)–ranked sub-division bureau in-charge Sonu Hemla alias Koroti, who laid down arms along with his wife. (Representative photo)

Overview

  • Security forces launched the operation on August 25 with about 20 C-60 commando teams and two CRPF Quick Action Teams led by Additional SP (Operations) M. Ramesh.
  • An intermittent exchange of fire lasting nearly eight hours left three women and one man dead, with teams moving in despite heavy rain in the Bhamragad region.
  • Troops recovered an SLR, two INSAS rifles and a .303 rifle, along with 92 live rounds, three walkie-talkies, Maoist literature and other items from the site.
  • Gadchiroli police identified the deceased as Malu Pada, Kranti alias Jamuna Rainu Halami, Jyoti Kunjam and Mangi Madkam, stating they carried a total reward of ₹14 lakh and held ranks including PPCM and PM.
  • Combing operations continue in the forest, as parallel drives report 30 cadres surrendering in Bijapur with immediate ₹50,000 assistance under state policy and 314 surrenders in Kothagudem over eight months under Operation Cheyutha.