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CRPF goes a year without losing personnel in operations for first time in 47 years
The CRPF has completed 12 consecutive months without an operational fatality for the first time in 47 years, with its last such casualty reported on October 30, 2025. The force attributed the milestone to improved equipment, training, strategic planning and faster medical evacuation of injured personnel.
School Holiday October 28: Are schools closed in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and other states due to Cyclone Arnab? Check state-wise updates
School holiday due to cyclone Arnab: Odisha and Andhra Pradesh have closed schools and Anganwadi centres in multiple districts due to Cyclone Arnab. The cyclone is predicted to bring heavy rain and strong winds starting October 27. Rains are anticipated in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand as the storm approaches the coast. Authorities have established relief measures including cyclone shelters and medical teams on standby.
Gold biscuit recovery from Maoist supply dumps: Risking life but not wealth, rebels picked safe haven asset
A Maoist dump is a concealed underground cache, usually deep in the forest and sometimes placed in plastic drums or other containers before being camouflaged with soil, wood and fallen leaves. From these dumps, authorities have recovered at least 8 kg of gold in the past two years.
Old Reds return to Bastar: The state treads cautiously as 3,000 former Maoists make their homecoming
The homecoming of over 3,000 former Maoists is no easy task in Bastar. Over 1,000 of them are being kept in rehabilitation centres to shield them from possible wrath of villagers and to prevent renewed radicalisation.
37 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada; 27 of them carried Rs 65 lakh bounty
Thirty-seven Naxalites surrendered in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh. Twenty-seven carried a reward of Rs 65 lakh. Twelve women were among the surrendered cadres. This surrender is part of the 'Poona Margem' initiative. The government offers rehabilitation and skill development. Over 508 Maoists have joined the mainstream in Dantewada in 20 months. More than 2,200 Naxalites have surrendered in Chhattisgarh in 23 months.
Building dreams: Sachin Tendulkar Foundation to develop 50 playgrounds in Chhattisgarh's Naxal-hit Dantewada
Dantewada, once known for Naxalite activity, is transforming into a sports hub through the 'Maidan Cup' initiative. Supported by the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation and Mann Deshi Foundation, the project aims to develop 50 playgrounds, fostering sports culture and talent. Twenty playgrounds are already complete, offering facilities for 13 sports, with plans to expand the initiative to other districts.
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Senior woman maoist, carrying ₹45 lakh reward, gunned down in Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh Police, with central forces, killed Gummadevli Renuka, a senior woman commander, in an encounter in Dantewada and conducted an operation in Narayanpur. Renuka had bounties in Chhattisgarh and Telangana totaling ₹45 lakh. Weapons and Maoist literature were also recovered from the scene.
3 Naxalites killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada
Three Naxalite militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred in a forested area near the Dantewada and Bijapur border during an anti-Naxalite operation. Firearms and explosives were recovered, and the operation is ongoing.
Chhattisgarh: IED Blast in Narayanpur district, Army Jawans targeted
An IED blast by Naxals in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh injured two army jawans during a patrol search operation. On a separate note, 38 Naxal cadres with a collective cash reward of Rs 2.62 crore were killed by security forces in the Dantewada-Narayanpur border region.
Naxalism will end, peace will established in Chhattisgarh: CM Vishnu Deo Sai after encounter in Dantewada
Chhattisgarh forces killed 31 Naxalites in a major two-day operation, breaking a previous record. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai praised the achievement, expressing hope for ending Naxalism in the state. A joint operation by DRG Dantewada, DRG Narayanpur, and STF led to the success. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will review security in Naxal-affected areas.
Chattisgarh: Naxalite death toll rises to 31 in ongoing encounter with police in Narayanpur-Dantewada border
In a joint operation by DRG Dantewada and STF Narayanpur, 31 Naxalites' bodies were recovered on the Narayanpur-Dantewada border. Automatic weapons, including LMG, AK-47, and INSAS rifles, were seized. One Jawan is injured but out of danger. Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Chhattisgarh's Chief Minister regarding the encounter.
CRPF trooper kills self with AK-47 rifle in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada
A head constable of the Central Reserve Police Force allegedly died by suicide in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh. Head constable Vipin Chandra shot himself with his AK-47 rifle in the barracks. He was rushed to the hospital but declared dead on arrival. The incident occurred in the 195th battalion's headquarters under Barsoor police station limits. An investigation is ongoing to determine the reasons behind his actions.
Chhattisgarh: Security personnel uncover 70-metre-long tunnel made by Naxals in Bastar forest
Security forces discovered a 70-meter-long tunnel believed to be used by Naxalites in the dense forest along the Dantewada-Bijapur border in Bastar division. The tunnel, around 6 feet deep, was identified during an anti-Naxal operation by a joint team of security personnel. It is suspected to serve as a bunker for Naxalites to hide during operations and may also be used for storing materials. This marks the first such discovery in the Bastar region, with details to be revealed after further investigation. The operation was launched based on information about Maoist cadres' presence in the area.
Chhattisgarh election: Conflict in slain Salwa Judum leader Karma's family puts BJP in fight
Dantewada, the hotbed of Naxalism, reveres the memory of Mahendra Karma, the slain Congress leader and Salwa Judum founder, even a decade. Dantewada remains a Karma family stronghold, now contested by his son Chhavindr, against BJP's Chetram Arami and former aide Amulkar Nag, who is running as an independent. The Karma family's internal competition has also been a challenge.
Dantewada blast: Police releases photo of IED blast's mastermind
Bastar Police have announced a cash reward and released a photo of Jagdish, considered the mastermind behind the recent Dantewada blast in which ten DRG personnel and a civilian died. Although Jagdish is still at large, his wife, Hemla, is currently a doctor’s team commander within the Darbha division of the CPI (Maoist) group.
Dantewada Naxal Attack: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel holds meet to review situation
The attack in Dantewada left 10 police personnel and a civilian driver dead. During the meeting, also attended by the state home minister Tamradhwaj Sahu, the CM reviewed various aspects linked to the latest attack, the public relations department official said.
10 cops and driver killed in post-op blast in Dantewada
Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the naxal attack and paid tributes to those killed in the incident. "Strongly condemn the attack on the Chhattisgarh police in Dantewada. I pay my tributes to the brave personnel we lost in the attack. Their sacrifice will always be remembered. My condolences to the bereaved families," he tweeted.
Explosives dump of Maoists unearthed in Chhattisgarh
Acting on a tip-off, the recovery was made from Duvalikarka hill under Kuakonda police station limits on Friday evening by a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG), Dantewada Superintendent of Police Abhishek Pallava said.
Cop injured in Dantewada Naxal attack dies, toll rises to 4
The 35-year-old Assistant Constable Rakesh Kaushalwho was posted at the Aranpur police station in Dantewada, died Wednesday morning at Raipur's Ramkrishna Care Hospital, a police official said.
Five IEDs planted by Naxals seized in Chhattisgarh
Five powerful IEDs allegedly planted by Naxals were today recovered from an under-construction route in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Dantewada district, police said.
CRPF jawan injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district
A CRPF jawan was today injured in a pressure bomb blast laid by naxals on an under-construction route in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, police said.
New BPO in Naxal-hit Dantewada to be 1,000-seater by May end, says DM Saurabh Kumar
This is the first BPO in Bastar, a region comprising seven districts of Chhattisgarh including highly Naxal-affected Sukma, Bijapur and Narayanpur, besides Dantewada.
How Kadaknath chicken from Naxal-hit Dantewada could be the new food fad
Locally called Kalimasi — the fowl with black flesh — the Kadaknath is considered a premium breed and its meat is priced three times more than that of broiler chicken.
Naxals kill two villagers in Chhattisgarh branding them as police informers
A group of Maoists killed two villagers at separate places in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district while suspecting them to be working as police informers
Explosive device recovered in Dantewada ahead of polling
An IED was recovered from Maoist-hit Dantewada district of south Chhattisgarh, two days ahead of the first phase of Assembly election in the state.
Naxals strike in Dantewada, many cops feared killed
An exchange of fire is on between suspected Maoists and police in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, police said.
3 CRPF top cops shunted out for Dantewada goof-up
Three top officers of the CRPF, held responsible for their inability to anticipate and prevent the massacre of its jawans in Dantewada last month, have been shunted out.
Maoists blow up bus in Chhattisgarh, over 40 dead
Maoists triggered a landmine blast in Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh killing civilians and police officials . Inside Maoist heartland of Dantewada
Maoists attack bus in Dantewada, 15 jawans killed
Maoists on Monday triggered a landmine blast in Dantewada killing 15 jawans and 30 civilians who were in a bus.
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