Overview

• Joint operations in Manipur led to the arrest of 17 militants and the seizure of 31 weapons, 14 IEDs, and other war-like materials, marking the conclusion of a multi-agency crackdown.
• In Chhattisgarh, 'Mission Sankalp' has secured 75% of the Karregutta hills, with security forces recovering hundreds of explosives and dismantling Maoist bunkers.
• Two Special Task Force personnel were injured in an IED blast during the ongoing anti-Maoist offensive in Chhattisgarh, which has seen significant resistance from insurgents.
• Madhya Pradesh approved the recruitment of 850 local tribal informers in Naxal-affected districts to monitor insurgent activity, offering ₹25,000 monthly stipends for one year.
• Maoists continue to target civilians, with the deputy sarpanch of a village in Sukma, Chhattisgarh, killed by insurgents, underscoring the ongoing challenges in the region.