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  Bastar emerges from shadow of Naxal violence: India TV Exclusive with IG Sundarraj Pattilingam

  chhattisgarh | March 31, 2026 21:05 IST

  Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday spoke at length about the issue of Naxalism and declared India was now free of Left-wing extremism.

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  Chhattisgarh: 108 Naxals carrying combined reward of Rs 3.95 cr surrender in Bastar; weapons seized

  chhattisgarh | March 11, 2026 16:34 IST

  Officials said the surrendered cadres provided valuable intelligence that led to the recovery of a large stock of weapons. In total, security forces seized 101 firearms, including AK-47 rifles, INSAS rifles, SLR rifles, light machine guns, .303 rifles and barrel grenade launchers.

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  Chhattisgarh: 11 security personnel injured in IED blasts as major anti-Naxal operations intensify

  chhattisgarh | January 26, 2026 12:36 IST

  Eleven security personnel were injured in multiple IED blasts in Bijapur even as Chhattisgarh's intensified anti Naxal offensive continued across the Bastar region. Recent encounters have led to the elimination of key Maoist leaders including Dilip Bedja.

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  Chhattisgarh pushes Naxalism to brink as CM Sai unveils mission-mode plan for rapid Bastar revival

  chhattisgarh | January 14, 2026 8:03 IST

  Chhattisgarh is pushing Naxalism towards its final phase as the state and Centre intensify development efforts in Bastar. CM Vishnu Deo Sai outlined a mission-mode three-year plan focusing on infrastructure, basic services, tourism and livelihoods.

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  Chhattisgarh: 14 Naxalites killed in encounter in Bastar; automatic weapons recovered

  chhattisgarh | January 03, 2026 12:00 IST

  Chhattisgarh encounter: The security forces have recovered automatic weapons, including one Self-Reloading Rifle (SLR) and 12 bore rifles from the forest area in the Bijapur district.

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  'What's the point?': In Bastar, Shah rules out talks with Naxals, urges them to surrender

  chhattisgarh | October 04, 2025 16:23 IST

  Issuing a stern warning to the Naxalites, Amit Shah said the Maoists will be given a firm response by the security forces if they try to disrupt the peace in the Bastar region. He also reiterated that 'red terror' will end in the country by March 31 next year.

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  Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai inks landmark MoU for Rs 200 cr super speciality hospital in Bastar

  chhattisgarh | September 04, 2025 22:38 IST

  Spread across 11 acres, the hospital will be equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment. It is a 10-storey facility with a capacity of 240 beds. Key departments include cardiology, nephrology, urology, gastroenterology, neurology and neurosurgery.

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  66 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, 49 carried rewards totalling over Rs 2.27 cr

  India | July 24, 2025 19:44 IST

  In a major crackdown on Maoist insurgency, 66 Naxalites, including 49 carrying a total bounty of Rs 2.27 crore, surrendered across five districts in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar division on Thursday. Among them were several key Maoist operatives with high rewards including an Odisha state committee member.

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  Chhattisgarh attracts Rs 6,000 crore investment proposals at Mumbai Investor Connect meet

  chhattisgarh | January 23, 2025 20:05 IST

  Chhattisgarh has attracted Rs 6,000 crore in investment proposals at the Mumbai Investor Connect Meet, with key discussions led by CM Vishnu Deo Sai. Investments span across key sectors like IT, health, tourism, and food processing, signalling the state's growing industrial potential.

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  Chhattisgarh journalist murder: Key accused Suresh Chandrakar arrested by SIT in Hyderabad

  chhattisgarh | January 06, 2025 11:56 IST

  Bastar journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was found dead on January 3 in a septic tank on a property owned by Suresh Chandrakar at Chattanpara Basti in Bijapur town.

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  Bastar scribe, who was investigating corruption case, found dead; CM says culprits won't be spared

  chhattisgarh | January 04, 2025 12:47 IST

  Bastar murder case: Independent journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, missing since January 1, was found in a septic tank on Friday evening from Bijapur's Chattanpara Basti in Chhattisgarh.

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  Five killed, dozens injured after mini truck overturns in Chhattisgarh's Bastar

  chhattisgarh | December 22, 2024 7:25 IST

  While at least 45 people were on board the truck, the Casualty Medical Officer stated that as many as 30 injured were taken to the hospital. While four people died on the spot, one was brought dead in the hospital.

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  Chhattisgarh: Encounter underway between security forces, naxals at Narayanpur-Dantewada Border

  chhattisgarh | December 12, 2024 13:58 IST

  An intense encounter is underway between security forces and Naxals in the dense Abujmarh forests along the Narayanpur-Dantewada border in Chhattisgarh. The exchange of fire, ongoing since 3 a.m., follows a separate Naxal clash in Bijapur where one was killed and two DRG personnel were injured.

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  Five Naxalites, carrying total bounty of Rs 28 lakh, killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bastar

  chhattisgarh | November 18, 2024 20:57 IST

  The security forces also recovered cache of arms and explosives from the encounter site. According to the police, 197 Naxalites have been neutralised so far this year in anti-Naxal operations. The

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  Chhattisgarh: Top Naxal leader killed by his colleagues amid infighting in Naxalite organisation

  chhattisgarh | September 09, 2024 21:47 IST

  Due to the effective action of the security forces, there is panic in the top leadership of the Naxal organization, due to which the local Naxalite cadres are being harassed in many ways by the Naxal cadres from outside, suspecting them of betrayal and rebellion.

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

  chhattisgarh | June 07, 2024 22:54 IST

  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.

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  Hemchand Manjhi, traditional medicine practitioner, to return Padma Shri amid naxalite threats

  India | May 27, 2024 17:04 IST

  In recent months, Manjhi has reported receiving multiple threats from Naxalite factions. These threats have escalated to the point where he feels compelled to relinquish his prestigious award to ensure his safety and the security of his family.

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  Zara Hatke Zara Bachke to Madgaon Express, OTT releases this week

  May 18, 2024 8:17 IST

  This week is going to be great for OTT platform lovers. Bollywood, Hollywood and South films released in theaters have come on OTT this week.

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  10 police personnel injured as their bus overturns in Chhattisgarh's Bastar

  chhattisgarh | April 21, 2024 14:14 IST

  Ten police personnel sustained injuries when the bus they were traveling in overturned in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region on Sunday.

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  Chhattisgarh: 26 Naxalites surrender ahead of Lok Sabha polls in Bastar region on April 19

  chhattisgarh | April 15, 2024 20:42 IST

  The surrendered Naxalites were part of Kistaram, Bhairamgarh, Malangir and Katekalyan area committees of the Maoists in south Bastar. The 26 persons included five women as well as two girls and a boy.