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Chhattisgarh: 6 Naxalites killed in encounter carried total bounty of Rs 38 lakh, say police

So far this year, 123 Naxalites have been killed and 136 firearms recovered in 71 encounters in Bastar division, comprising Kanker, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Bastar, Bijapur, Dantewada and Sukma districts, police said, adding during the same period, 339 Naxalites have surrendered in the division.

Chhattisgarh: BSF jawan dies by suicide in Kanker district

The incident took place in Rowghat police station limits. Malay Karmakar hailed from Nadia district of West Bengal. After being alerted, local police reached the spot and the body was sent for post-mortem.

Chhattisgarh: Seven Naxalites killed, three jawans injured in encounter in Narayanpur

The encounter ensued while the joint teams of District Reserve Guards pf four districts and 45th battalion of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) were out on an anti-Naxalite operation.

Chhattisgarh: Naxal attack foiled by jawans' swift response in Narayanpur | VIDEO

The incident occurred in the Koakmeta area, where the security forces had set up a camp. During their operation, the Naxals launched an assault on their camp. In response, the jawans displayed courage and engaged in an exchange of fire with the attackers.

Six arrested for allegedly raping 13-year-old girl in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur

Six individuals, including four minors, have been detained for the allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in Jashpur, Chhattisgarh. The incident occurred on June 4 when the girl was returning home from a wedding.

Chhattisgarh: 17-year-old trampled to death by wild elephant in Raigarh district

The victim, Laxmi Narayan Dansena, a resident of Kukricholi village, was passing through the area when he encountered an elephant.

Chhattisgarh: Security forces arrest nine Naxalites in two operations in Bijapur

Five of the apprehended Naxalites were involved in targeting a police vehicle using an IED last month. Two police personnel traveling in the vehicle had narrowly escaped the blast.

Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: BJP nears to sweep with leading in 10 seats

Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: The trend of vote counting showed that the BJP was set to sweep Chhattisgarh with winning 10 seats out of 11.

Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: List of constituency-wise winning candidates and party

Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Chhattisgarh recorded an overall voter turnout of 72.8 per cent in elections to the 11 Lok Sabha seats, according to poll officials, registering an increase of 1.31 per cent from the 2019 figure.

Rajnandgaon Election Results 2024: BJP's Santosh Pandey stuns former CM Bhupesh Baghel

Rajnandgaon Election Results 2024: Rajnandgaon became a hot seat after Congress fielded former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel against BJP's sitting MP Santosh Pandey.

Chhattisgarh: Fire breaks out at hotel in Ambikapur, fire tenders at spot

The fire incident in the busy market created chaos but police rushed to the spot and controled the situation. People living in the adjacent builings were alerted after fire started spreading.

Chhattisgarh Police constable killed by unidentified persons in Sukma, role of Naxalites suspected

Prima facie, the police said that the modus operandi of the attack suggested it was executed by a "small action team of Naxalites.

Chhattisgarh: Eight Naxalites surrender before security forces in Sukma

Chhattisgarh: The official said that of the surrendered, woman cadre Vetti Mase (42) was active as a member of platoon no. 24 under the Malangir area committee of Maoists and carried a reward of Rs 2 lakh.

Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha Election 2024 Exit Poll Highlights: BJP may clean bowled Congress for a duck

Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha Election 2024 Exit Poll: The dominating BJP is hopeful of continuing its winning streak in Chhattisgarh, riding on PM Modi's popularity. The saffron party has an excellent strike rate in the state. It won 10 out of the 11 seats in from 2004 to 2014 and 9 seats in 2019.

Chhattisgarh: 15 Naxalites arrested following an IED blast in Dantewada

Dantewada Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Unnati Thakur said that the Naxalites were apprehended near Gumalnar village under Geedam police station limits in Dantewada.

Three naxalites with cumulative bounty of Rs 2.1 lakh, held in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

Chhattisgarh: Eight workers go missing after massive blast at explosives manufacturing factory

According to the local villagers, the intensity of the blast was such that it had left about a 30-foot-deep crater. The local authorities launched a rescue operation after the blast.

Chhattisgarh: One Naxal killed in encounter with security forces in Sukma, two in Bijapur

Earlier on May 23, as many as seven Naxalites were killed in an encounter with the security forces. Following the encounter, another Naxalite was killed in retaliatory firing while the security personnel were returning to their base and Naxalites attacked them.

Chhattisgarh: One dead, six injured after blast at explosives factory in Bemetara

Chhattisgarh news: The explosion occurred in the unit located near Pirda village in Berla development block, a district administration official said.

Seven Naxalites killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh, say Police

A few days ago, around 10 Naxalites, one of them carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head, were arrested from Chhattisgarh's Sukma district. Prior to that, at least 12 Naxals were killed during a gunfight with security forces.

Chhattisgarh: Two minors killed, 8 people injured after truck collides with auto-rickshaw in Jashpu

The local police has registered a complaint against the absconding truck driver, who fled from the spot soon after the accident. According to the police, efforts to arrest him are on.

Security forces apprehend 10 Naxalites during search operation in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

The arrested Naxalites include an extremist with a bounty of Rs 1 lakh over his head. They were nabbed during a joint search operation in the forest near Duled village in Sukma district.

Chhattisgarh: 19 dead, four injured after pickup vehicle overturns in Kawardha

Local authorities and emergency services rushed to the scene to assist in rescue operations and provide aid to the injured. The injured have been taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Suicide or murder? Minor boy, girl found hanging from tree in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur

The bodies of a minor boy and a girl were found hanging from a tree in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur. The girl was a class 10 student, and both had known each other for some time. The girl's family was reportedly angry about their relationship.

Chhattisgarh: Five of family hacked to death, suspect found hanging

In a shocking incident in Chhattisgarh's Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, five members of a family were brutally hacked to death, with the suspect found hanging nearby. Authorities believe Manoj Sahu, a local resident, killed the family before taking his own life.

Chhattisgarh Police bust Naxalite hideout in Gariaband, recover three IEDs

The face-offs between the security forces and Naxalites have significantly increased recently. Dozens of Naxalites have been neutralised in multiple operations, while many others have been apprehended.

ED makes new arrest in Rs 175 crore rice milling 'scam' investigation in Chhattisgarh

Under the special incentive scheme, a rate of Rs. 40 per quintal was fixed for paddy as incentive which was raised to Rs. 120 per quintal and Rs. 40 was collected as kickbacks from the rice millers. This kickback collectively exceeded Rs. 100 crores.

Chhattisgarh: 14 Naxalites, including 6 women, arrested by security forces in Bijapur

Earlier on May 9, 6 Naxalites carrying a bounty of Rs. 36 lakh over them surrendered to the police in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. The Naxalites surrendered after getting inspired by the 'Puna Narkom' rehabilitation program for Naxals.