Overview
- Security officials reported an exchange of fire in Sukma’s forested Tumalpad–Kolmal Pat area after a DRG team moved in on intelligence inputs.
- The dead were identified as Madvi Deva, a sniper specialist and Konta area committee member, and Podiam Gangi and Sodhi Gangi, both women linked to area committees.
- Each of the three carried a ₹5 lakh reward, according to police statements from Bastar Range and Sukma district.
- A .303 rifle, Barrel Grenade Launchers and other weapons and explosives were recovered from the scene, officials said.
- Authorities said search operations continue in adjoining terrain as Bastar police characterise Maoism in the region as in its final stage and cite a national target to end the insurgency by March 2026.