Security forces neutralized four Maoists in Chhattisgarh

Four Maoists were killed in an ongoing encounter with security forces in the dense forests of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, on Saturday evening. Acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding Maoist presence, a coordinated search operation was launched, which soon led to a fierce exchange of fire.

By 7 in the evening, security forces had recovered the bodies of four Maoist cadres from the encounter site. A significant cache of weapons, including INSAS and SLR rifles, explosives, and daily-use items, was also seized. The operation is being conducted jointly by teams from the Chhattisgarh Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and specialised anti-Maoist units.

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“The operation is still in progress and the area is being carefully searched. Details such as the exact location and troop composition cannot be disclosed at this time to ensure the safety of personnel on the ground,” a senior police official involved in the operation said, requesting anonymity due to operational sensitivity.

This encounter marks another success in the intensified anti-Maoist campaign in Bastar division. It is noteworthy that Bijapur has long been considered a Maoist stronghold, but recent months have seen increased success for security forces through sustained, intelligence led operations. Local support and the deployment of region-specific units such as the Bastar Fighters have enhanced operational effectiveness.

Authorities have stated that a comprehensive report will be issued once the ongoing operation concludes. Meanwhile, security forces continue to press forward with combing operations, aiming to dismantle remaining Maoist networks in the region.