Overview

• Three confirmed Maoist fatalities have been reported, with bodies recovered during a fierce encounter in the Karegutta hills of Bijapur district.
• The operation, involving joint forces from Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Maharashtra, is targeting high-profile Maoist leaders including Mandvi Hidma and Damodar.
• Around 10,000 personnel from multiple units, including CRPF, CoBRA, DRG, STF, and Greyhounds, have been deployed in the ongoing mission.
• Over 100 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) have been discovered in the area, with efforts underway to neutralize the threat and ensure troop safety.
• The operation is part of a broader campaign to dismantle Maoist strongholds and neutralize insurgent leadership before the 2026 deadline set by the Union government.