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  Three Naxals killed in major encounter with security forces in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

  Maharashtra | February 06, 2026 11:02 IST

  Three Naxalites were killed in a fierce encounter with security forces in Gadchiroli's Fodewada forest area. Two C-60 commandos sustained injuries and were airlifted for treatment. A morning search operation led to the recovery of bodies and weapons as police continued combing the region.

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  Maharashtra: Top Naxalite Bhupati, with Rs 6 crore bounty, surrenders; 60 others lay down arms

  Maharashtra | October 15, 2025 12:07 IST

  The Naxalites symbolically handed over their rifles to CM Fadnavis, completing the formalities of surrender. During the event, the Chief Minister presented them with copies of the Indian Constitution. By laying down their arms, the Naxalites pledged allegiance to the Constitution.

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  Malloujula Venugopal Rao, top Naxal leader, surrenders along with 60 cadres in Gadchiroli

  India | October 14, 2025 13:03 IST

  In September, Malloujula Venugopal Rao had issued a press release signalling his intention to lay down arms, and he subsequently gained the support of a substantial number of Maoist cadres from Chhattisgarh and other regions.

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  Maharashtra CM Fadnavis meets PM Modi, seeks Centre's aid to develop Gadchiroli as mining hub

  Maharashtra | March 14, 2025 0:05 IST

  Devendra Fadnavis said that the Maharashtra government is keen on developing Gadchiroli as a mining hub and urged PM Modi to extend central assistance for the initiative.

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  'Gadchiroli's development good for Maharashtra': Sanjay Raut praises Devendra Fadnavis, CM responds

  Maharashtra | January 03, 2025 12:53 IST

  Maharashtra will soon become free of Naxal menace given the rise in the number of Maoists laying down their arms and the movement failing to attract new recruits, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

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  11 naxals surrender before Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis at Gadchiroli police station

  Maharashtra | January 01, 2025 17:48 IST

  During his visit, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said this is a very important police station because Maoists dominated this area.

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  Maharashtra Elections: Fate of candidates sealed with 63 per cent voting, now all eyes on result

  Maharashtra | November 20, 2024 22:52 IST

  The Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 concluded with a 63 per cent voter turnout. Gadchiroli led with 69.63%, while Mumbai recorded just 49.07%. Key issues like unemployment, inflation, and caste-based reservations shaped voter concerns. Results are expected on November 23.

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  Maharashtra: 24-year-old man killed by wild elephant while taking selfie in Gadchiroli

  Maharashtra | October 25, 2024 16:29 IST

  Maharashtra: The wild elephant roaming alone is not part of the herd of elephants in the area. The tusker has a history of attacking people in Telangana. Notably, Gadchiroli district shared border with Telangana state.

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  Maharashtra: Five Naxals killed in encounter with police in Gadchiroli district

  Maharashtra | October 21, 2024 19:14 IST

  An encounter took place between the police and the Naxalites in the Kopri forest of Gadchiroli in Maharashtra. A C60 commando team of Gadchiroli police and a CRPF team carried out the operation.

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  Maharashtra: Police airlift rare blood group in chopper to save life of new mother | VIDEO

  Maharashtra | September 12, 2024 11:21 IST

  Maharashtra: According to Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police Neelotpal, the Bhamragad region has been virtually cut-off due to the heavy rain, making transportation and communication difficult.

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  Maharashtra: Parents walk 15 km carrying bodies of children on shoulders, shocking VIDEO goes viral

  Maharashtra | September 05, 2024 20:18 IST

  There is no paved road from Jimalgatta Health Center to Pattigaon. Therefore, the parents had to carry these children on their shoulders through the muddy path.

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  12 Naxals killed, two cops injured in major encounter on Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border

  Maharashtra | July 17, 2024 22:51 IST

  The encounter between the Naxals and police personnel lasted for more than six hours in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district. Police have recovered 12 bodies of Naxals from the spot besides seven automotive weapons, including 3 AK-47s, 2 INSAS rifles, a carbine and an SLR.

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  Maharashtra: 3 Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Gadchiroli

  Maharashtra | May 13, 2024 16:35 IST

  Superintendent of Police Neelotpal said an AK-47 rifle, a carbine, an INSAS rifle, Naxal literature and items were found at the encounter spot.

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  Maharashtra: One dead as boat capsizes in Gadchiroli, search operation underway

  Maharashtra | January 23, 2024 17:07 IST

  A search operation is underway to find the rest of the women.

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  20 youths of Maoist-affected Gadchiroli district participate in Tata Mumbai Marathon

  Maharashtra | January 21, 2024 23:59 IST

  Project Udaan is an initiative by the Gadchiroli Police that gives young individuals the opportunity to compete in the 42 km and 21 km categories.

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  Maharahstra: Nagpur man cheats Gadchiroli resident of Rs 8 lakh with MBBS admission promise, booked

  Crime | August 25, 2023 23:30 IST

  The complainant Sandeep Bandiwar, a resident of Gadchiroli, said accused Ravi Borkar had allegedly sought 16 lakh to get his son placed in an MBBS course abroad, the official said.

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  Maharashtra: SRPF jawan shoots colleague dead, kills self in Gadchiroli

  India | June 02, 2022 11:38 IST

  "A jawan from SRPF Group 1 (Pune) opened fire at his colleague before shooting himself with his service rifle. Both of them died in the incident," an official said.

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  Woman sarpanch on a development mission of Naxal-affected village

  News | March 07, 2021 17:30 IST

  A 21-year-old woman sarpanch Bhagyashree Lekhmi from Kothi Village of Naxal-affected Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra is working to develop her village.

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  Women troops deployed inside Gadchiroli's jungles to take on naxals

  News | March 07, 2020 14:51 IST

  Several women troops have been deployed inside jungles in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district. They have been deployed to undertake active and prolonged operations against naxals in Gadchiroli. Women are conducting combing operation inside jungles, a joint operation done by allies or multi security agency for cleansing an area. Female police officers are also doing short and long-range patrolling. They are spreading awareness among villagers about various things related to naxalites.

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  Teen killed by Naxals in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

  Crime | November 29, 2019 21:55 IST

  "The ultras suspected Hidko was a police informer. We have registered a case and probe is underway," an official said.