Naxal
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Chhattisgarh: 3 DRG personnel killed, 1 injured in IED blast during demining operation
chhattisgarh | May 02, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTWhile neutralising an improvised explosive device (IED) in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district, three District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawans were killed, while one other jawan was injured as the IED went off. The explosion took place in a forested area.
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26 Naxals with Rs 64 lakh collective bounty surrender in Chhattisgarh's Sukma
chhattisgarh | Jan 07, 2026, 03:39 PM ISTAmong the remaining surrenderees, three carried rewards of Rs 5 lakh each, one had a bounty of Rs 3 lakh, another Rs 2 lakh, and three cadres carried rewards of Rs 1 lakh each.
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34 Naxals, including 26 collectively carrying reward of Rs 84 lakh, surrender in Chhattisgarh
India | Dec 16, 2025, 06:11 PM ISTThe key cadres include Pandru Punem (45), Rukni Hemla (25), Deva Uika (22), Ramlal Poyam (27) and Motu Punem (21), all carrying a reward of Rs 8 lakh each.
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10 Naxals carrying collective reward of Rs 33 lakh surrender in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district
India | Dec 12, 2025, 05:39 PM ISTInspector General of Police (Bastar Range) Sundarraj Pattilingam said in the last 11 months at least 1,514 Maoists have laid down their arms in Bastar region.
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Two Naxals carrying collective bounties of Rs 43 lakh surrender before security forces in MP
Madhya Pradesh | Dec 11, 2025, 04:28 PM ISTWhile Deepak, a resident of Palagondi in the district, carried a reward of Rs 29 lakh, there was a bounty of Rs 14 lakh on Rohit. Both are keen to return to the mainstream, the official said.
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37 Naxals, including 27 with Rs 65 lakh bounties, surrender in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada
chhattisgarh | Nov 30, 2025, 05:47 PM ISTChhattisgarh Police Superintendent Gaurav Rai stated that the surrender took place in front of senior police and CRPF officers under the “Poona Margem” initiative, which supports rehabilitation and social reintegration.
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Madavi Hidma killed: Who was he and why is his death a major breakthrough? All you need to know
India | Nov 18, 2025, 01:06 PM ISTHis death is considered a major breakthrough in India's fight against Naxal insurgency, significantly weakening the PLGA network in Bastar and adjoining regions and disrupting decades of organised armed violence.
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Madavi Hidma, top naxal commander behind 26 armed attacks, killed in Andhra Pradesh encounter
India | Nov 18, 2025, 02:11 PM ISTHidma, a key figure in the CPI (Maoist) central committee and mastermind behind over 26 deadly attacks, including the 2013 Darbha Valley massacre and 2021 Sukma-Bejapur ambush, had a bounty of Rs1 crore on his head.
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Chhattisgarh: Three Naxalites killed in encounter in Sukma; anti-Naxalite operation underway
chhattisgarh | Nov 16, 2025, 09:44 AM ISTThe gunfight broke out in the forested hills of Bhejji and Chintagufa police station areas in the morning when a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on an anti-Naxalite operation.
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Chhattisgarh: CRPF jawan injured in IED blast in Sukma district
chhattisgarh | Nov 09, 2025, 04:46 PM ISTThe jawan belonging to the CRPF's 74th battalion inadvertently came in contact with the pressure IED, triggering the blast, causing injuries in his legs.
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21 Maoist cadres, including 13 women, surrender with weapons in Chhattisgarh's Kanker
chhattisgarh | Oct 26, 2025, 05:59 PM ISTThey handed over three AK-47s, two INSAS rifles, four SLR rifles, six .303 rifles, two single-shot rifles and a Barrel Grenade Launcher (BGL).
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Maoist 'bombmaker' behind 2000 attack on Chandrababu Naidu among 170 Naxal to surrender today
India | Oct 17, 2025, 07:56 AM ISTAs many as 170 Maoists surrendered in Chhattisgarh on Thursday. Today, Takkalappalli Vasudeva Rao alias Rupesh (known as the group’s bombmaker) and DKZC Maad division in‑charge Ranita, will formally lay down arms before Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishu Deo Sai.
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Chhattisgarh: 50 Naxals, including 32 women, surrender in Kanker district
chhattisgarh | Oct 15, 2025, 11:52 PM ISTIn a major breakthrough for security forces, 50 Naxals surrendered in the Kanker district of Chhattisgarh. The group also handed over 39 weapons, and officials expect around 120 more cadres to surrender in Bijapur by Thursday.
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Naxalites kill BJP worker in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, says Police
chhattisgarh | Oct 14, 2025, 11:00 AM ISTNaxalites have reportedly killed a BJP worker suspected of being a police informer in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district.
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Amit Shah rejects 'ceasefire' offer by Maoists: 'Lay down your weapons, police won't fire a bullet'
India | Sep 28, 2025, 07:57 PM ISTIn his remarks, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also hit out at those who welcomed the 'ceasefire' offer by the Maoists. He said the Left, especially the CPI and CPI-M had urged the central government to stop Operation Black Forest, which was launched against left-wing extremism.
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Naxal killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur, 248 Naxals have been killed so far this year
India | Sep 22, 2025, 01:03 PM ISTNaxal killed in Chhattisgarh: Police said the body of a male Naxalite was recovered from the spot, and the intermittent exchange of fire was still underway.
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Maoist carrying Rs 1 crore bounty killed: How many politburo and central committee members are left?
India | Sep 17, 2025, 12:48 PM ISTPolice said the encounter broke out in the Pantitri forest under the Gorhar police station limits around 6 am between the squad of Sahdev Soren of the banned CPI (Maoist) and the security forces.
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Chhattisgarh govt introduces Yoga and Sudarshan Kriya for prisoners
chhattisgarh | Sep 07, 2025, 05:50 PM ISTChhattisgarh’s innovative prison reform initiative, which includes Yoga and Sudarshan Kriya, is transforming the lives of inmates. With support from the Art of Living Foundation, the programme is helping inmates regain peace of mind, reduce stress, and build a better future.
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Raksha Bandhan: Locals tie rakhi to BSF jawans in Naxal-affected Abujhmad of Chhattisgarh
India | Aug 09, 2025, 10:00 PM ISTRaksha Bandhan: During the occasion, the locals expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the tireless efforts of the soldiers to maintain peace and security in the Naxal-affected areas.
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Four Naxalites killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur; arms and ammunition recovered
chhattisgarh | Jul 26, 2025, 08:04 PM ISTNoting that the operation is still underway, Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range) Sundarraj P said a large quantity of arms and ammunition, including INSAS and SLR rifles, were recovered from the encounter site.