Chhattisgarh Naxal Encounters: The ongoing anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region have resulted in the killing of 24 Naxalites in two separate encounters in Bijapur and Kanker districts. Twenty Naxalites were killed in Bijapur while four were killed in Kanker. Automatic weapons were recovered from the deceased, and the firing is still ongoing in the area. Bastar IG Sundarraj P confirmed the incident.
Chhattisgarh Naxal Encounters: Ongoing Operation
According to Bijapur SP Jitendra Yadav, the encounter continues in the Andri area. The operation began based on intelligence that a large number of Naxalites were hiding in the Gangalore region. The security forces, consisting of DRG (District Reserve Guard) and STF personnel, launched a joint mission targeting the Bijapur-Dantewada border.
The operation is also ongoing in other parts of Bastar. On the Narayanpur-Dantewada border, two soldiers were injured in an IED blast in the Thulthuli area, but their condition is reported to be stable.
Chhattisgarh Naxal Encounters: Rising Casualties
So far in 2025, around 71 Naxalites have been killed in Chhattisgarh. In 2024, security forces reportedly neutralized approximately 300 Naxalites in various encounters, recovering 290 weapons.
Chhattisgarh Naxal Encounters Detail of 2025
| Date | Location | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 9 February | Bijapur District (Medes-Farsegarh) | 31 Naxalites Killed |
| 2 February | Gangalur, Bijapur | 8 Naxalites Killed |
| 20-21 January | Chhattisgarh-Odisha Border | 27 Naxalites Killed |
| 16 January | Chhattisgarh-Telangana Border | 18 Naxalites Killed |
| 12 January | Medes area, Bijapur | 5 Naxalites (incl. 2 Women) Killed |
| 9 January | Sukma-Bijapur Border | 3 Naxalites Killed |
| 6 January | IED Blast Incident | 8 Soldiers Martyred, 1 Driver Killed |
| 4 January | Abujhmad Jungle | 5 Naxalites (incl. 1 Woman) Killed, 1 DRG Jawan Martyred |
In 11 major encounters in Chhattisgarh, more than 8 Naxalites were killed
| Date | Location | Naxalites Killed |
|---|---|---|
| 20-21 January 2025 | Gariaband (80-Hour Operation) | 16 Naxalites |
| 16 January 2025 | Bijapur (Pujari Kanker) | 18 Naxalites |
| 22 November 2024 | Sukma District | 10 Naxalites |
| 4 October 2024 | Thulthuli Area | 38 Naxalites |
| 3 September 2024 | Dantewada | 9 Naxalites |
| 15 June 2024 | Abujhmad | 8 Naxalites |
| 23 May 2024 | Abujhmad (Kekramar) | 8 Naxalites |
| 10 May 2024 | Pamed Area, Bijapur | 12 Naxalites |
| 29 April 2024 | Narayanpur | 10 Naxalites |
| 16 April 2024 | Kanker | 29 Naxalites |
| 2 April 2024 | Korapalli, Bijapur | 13 Naxalites |
What Lies Ahead
The situation remains tense as forces continue their crackdown on Naxal strongholds. With ongoing encounters and intelligence-based operations, security forces are making significant advances in the region. The focus now shifts to how effectively the forces can maintain their control over these areas and prevent future regrouping of Naxal cadres.
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