Chhattisgarh

January 21, 2025 3:29 PM

“Another mighty blow to Naxalism”: Union Home Minister Shah as troops neutralise 16 Naxals in Chhattisgarh

In a significant counterinsurgency operation, security forces have neutralized 16 Naxals in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband district near the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border. The operation, which began on Sunday, saw the recovery of 14 Naxal bodies initially, with two more found later, bringing the total toll to 16. Inspector General of Raipur Zone Amresh Mishra confirmed the death toll, adding that a substantial cache of weapons was recovered from the site, including AK-47s, SLRs, INSAS rifles, and othe...

January 21, 2025 11:29 AM

14 Naxals killed in encounter with police in Chhattisgarh-Odisha border

Fourteen Naxals were killed in an encounter with Chhattisgarh police at the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border on Monday, the Chhattisgarh Police stated. According to the police, a member of the Naxal group, who had a bounty of 1 crore rupees on his head, was also killed in the encounter. According to the police the encounter is still underway and more details are awaited on the matter. On January 17, two Border Security Force (BSF) jawans sustained injuries after Naxals set off an improvised explosi...

January 16, 2025 11:08 PM

12 Naxals Killed in Encounter With Security Forces in South Bastar, Chhattisgarh

Twelve Naxals were killed during an encounter in Chhattisgarh's South Bastar region on Thursday, according to officials. The encounter is ongoing, and security forces are conducting a detailed search operation in the area. Further details regarding the incident are awaited. In a separate incident earlier on Sunday, five Naxals were killed during an encounter with security forces in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. Bijapur Superintendent of Police Jitendra Yadav stated that the bodies of t...

January 6, 2025 5:19 PM

Eight policemen, driver killed in Maoists attack in Chhattisgarh

At least eight policemen and a driver were killed in a bomb blast set off by Maoist rebels in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, police said on Monday. The police vehicle in which the victims were travelling was hit by a blast in the Bijapur district of the state on Monday, a police statement said. The nine were traveling through Kutra in the Bastar region in a Scorpio SUV when the attack took place around 2.15 p.m. on Monday, sources said. Earlier on Sunday, security forces attacked M...

December 16, 2024 4:57 PM

Amit Shah lauds Chhattisgarh govt for action against Maoists

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday commended the Chhattisgarh government for its determined efforts in combating Maoism in the state. Addressing a gathering in Jagdalpur, Shah praised the collaborative approach adopted by the state government and central agencies to tackle the issue effectively. During his visit, Shah met with surrendered Maoists and their families, offering support and reassurance. He reiterated the government's commitment to assisting those affected by the violence and ...

November 22, 2024 1:40 PM

Chhattisgarh: 10 Naxals killed in fierce encounter with security forces in Sukma

In a major operation against Naxalism, 10 Naxals were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Friday morning. The clash occurred during a joint operation by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) based on intelligence inputs about the presence of Naxal members in the region. Inspector General (IG) Bastar, P Sundarraj, confirmed the successful operation, stating that INSAS, AK-47, and SLR rifles, along with several oth...

October 7, 2024 5:49 PM

“194 Naxalites killed, 801 arrested, 742 surrendered in Chhattisgarh since January”: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday lauded the Chhattisgarh government for its efforts in combating Naxalism, revealing that since January, 194 Naxalites have been killed, 801 arrested, and 742 have surrendered. Shah made these remarks during a review meeting with Chief Ministers of Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected states at Vigyan Bhavan. Shah also appealed to Naxalite youth to lay down their arms and join the mainstream, highlighting the successful reintegration of around 13,000 former ...

September 17, 2024 12:44 PM

PM Modi virtually inaugurates Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat express

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off the Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express train from Raipur railway station on Monday. The new express train is set to revolutionize travel between the two cities, reducing the journey time from the previous 11-12 hours to a mere 8 hours. Loco pilot J.D. Navrengay said that the train can reach a top speed of 160 km/h and is equipped with advanced safety features. "It's a matter of national pride," he said, stressing the train's modern amen...

September 3, 2024 3:03 PM

Chhattisgarh: Security forces kill 9 naxals in encounter, seize automatic weapons

Nine Naxals were killed during an encounter operation in the forest along the Dantewada-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, police sources said. Automatic weapons were recovered from the Naxals, according to the police. Dantewada SP Gaurav Rai said that a significant number of SLR rifles, .303 rifles, and .315 bore rifles were seized from the Naxals. All security personnel involved in the operation are safe, and search operations are ongoing in the area. A detailed report will be provide...

April 30, 2024 3:38 PM

Chhattisgarh: Gunfight breaks out between Naxals and security forces in Narayanpur district

Seven Naxals were gunned down in an ongoing encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district. The joint operation involving personnel from the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Special Task Force (STF) commenced around 6 am on Tuesday in the dense forests along the inter-district border of Kanker and Narayanpur, a police officer said. The security forces ventured into the area for an anti-Naxal operation when they came under heavy fire from Maoist cadres near Tekmeta and...