Team News Riveting
Bijapur, September 13
Security forces have gunned down three hardcore Maoists in encounters in Bijapur district of West Bastar Division in the last two days.
All three PLGA Maoist cadres were carrying a reward of Rs 8 lakh each. On Friday, two Maoists were gunned down at Lendra Korcholi (Gangaloor). Besides one .303 rifle, one 12-bore gun, explosives, and other Maoist material were recovered from them.
One Maoist was neutralised on Saturday at Kakekorma (Gangaloor) in a follow-up search operation. One 12-bore gun, one BGL launcher, explosives, and Maoist literature were recovered from the spot.
Bijapur Superintendent of Police Dr Jitendra Kumar Yadav said that the operation was based on credible intelligence inputs. The neutralized Maoists were identified as Hidma Podiyam (PLGA Company No. 02, Platoon No. 01, reward Rs 8 lakh), Munna Madkam (PLGA Company No. 02, Platoon No. 01, reward Rs 8 lakh) and CYPC-DVCM Arun Madkam (PLGA Company No. 02, reward Rs 8 lakh)
Total recoveries after both encounters included one .303 rifle, two 12-bore guns, one BGL launcher, explosives, batteries, codex wires, scanner set, Maoist literature, and other material.
Bastar Range Inspector General of Police Sundarraj P asserted that the momentum achieved in 2024 is being successfully carried forward in 2025 through intensive and continuous operations.
From January 2024 to September 13, 2025, a total of 432 hardcore Maoists had been neutralized — a testament to effective strategy, courageous action, and public support. Recently, the killing of Central Committee Member Modem Balakrishna alias Manoj in Gariyaband and the surrender of another Central Committee Member, Sujatha alias Kalpana, have also dealt a severe blow to the CPI (Maoist).
Sundarraj reaffirmed that the fight against Left Wing Extremism will continue with full determination, strength, and commitment until it is completely eradicated.
