Last senior Naxalite neutralised in Chhattisgarh encounter, claims police

Last senior Naxalite neutralised in Chhattisgarh encounter, claims police

Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district have reportedly neutralised a senior female Naxalite commander, Rupi, during an encounter in the Chhotebethiya area. She was an Area Committee Member with a ₹5 lakh bounty on her head and is believed by police to be the last remaining senior cadre in the Bastar region. 13 days ago
Chhattisgarh: Security forces recover two pressure cooker IEDs

Chhattisgarh: Security forces recover two pressure cooker IEDs

In Chhattisgarh, security forces recovered two 5-kg pressure cooker IEDs near Todma village and Tular Caves, acting on intelligence about Maoist explosives. The BDDS team safely defused the devices, preventing potential attacks on personnel and villagers. Feb 26, 2026
Security forces recover, neutralise Maoist-planted IEDs in Bastar

Security forces recover, neutralise Maoist-planted IEDs in Bastar

Security forces successfully recovered and neutralised two Maoist-planted IEDs in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, averting a potential threat in the South Bastar region. Acting on intelligence inputs, a joint team of CRPF, Bomb Disposal Squad and local police detected a pipe bomb and a pressure cooker IED near Gufa village and safely destroyed them. Jan 27, 2026
CRPF dismantles Maoist arms factory at Sukma-Bijapur border

CRPF dismantles Maoist arms factory at Sukma-Bijapur border

The CRPF successfully dismantled a suspected Maoist arms and explosives factory along the Sukma-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh. Acting on intelligence, teams raided the Palaguda forests, uncovering hidden caches used for manufacturing weapons, thwarting plans for a major incident Jan 25, 2026
CRPF dismantles Maoist arms factory at Sukma-Bijapur border

CRPF dismantles Maoist arms factory at Sukma-Bijapur border

The CRPF successfully dismantled a suspected Maoist arms and explosives factory along the Sukma-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh. Acting on intelligence, teams raided the Palaguda forests, uncovering hidden caches used for manufacturing weapons, thwarting plans for a major incident Jan 25, 2026
Six Maoists including four women cadres killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Six Maoists including four women cadres killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

The operation, conducted by the DRG, COBRA, and STF, also recovered a large cache of weapons, including AK-47s, an INSAS rifle, .303 rifles, and grenades. Authorities said the Maoists were planning a major offensive. Officials highlighted the bravery and strategy of the forces in overcoming challenging forest terrain. The operation is seen as a major blow to Maoist activities, significantly weakening their influence in the district. Jan 19, 2026