Security Forces Kill 16 Maoists in Major Sukma Operation

The joint anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region recovered advanced weaponry and reflects the Modi government's intensified campaign to end Naxalism by 2026.

A joint operation by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) neutralized 16 Maoists in Sukma, Chhattisgarh, on March 29, 2025.
The encounter, based on specific intelligence, is one of the largest in Sukma to date, with two security personnel sustaining minor injuries.
Security forces recovered a significant cache of automatic weapons, including AK-47s, INSAS rifles, and grenade launchers, from the site.
This operation is part of the Modi government's broader strategy to eradicate Naxalism by March 31, 2026, combining military action with infrastructure development in affected areas.
Search operations in the dense forests of Sukma are ongoing, with the identities of the deceased Maoists yet to be confirmed.