SUKMA DISTRICT NEWS
Naxalite killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh
A Naxalite was killed in an encounter with security forces in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. This incident occurred just two days before the Centre's March 31 deadline to eliminate Maoism. The gunfight took place in the forest under Polampalli police station area. Security forces were conducting an anti-Naxal operation. A search operation is ongoing in the area.
Chhattisgarh: 22 Naxalites surrender in Sukma district
Twenty-two Naxalites surrendered in Sukma, Chhattisgarh on Tuesday. They joined the government's 'Poona Margem' rehabilitation scheme. Police and CRPF officials facilitated the surrenders. The Maoist influence is declining due to ongoing operations and development projects. Surrendered cadres received financial assistance and will be rehabilitated. Over 1,500 Naxalites surrendered in the state in 2025.
Ten Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district
Ten Naxalites, including six women, surrendered in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. They carried a collective reward of Rs 33 lakh on their heads. This surrender brings the total number of Maoists who have quit violence in the district this year to 263. The surrendered cadres also handed over several weapons. The police initiative aims for rehabilitation and social reintegration.
CRPF Jawan injured in IED blast in Sukma
A Central Reserve Police Force jawan sustained leg injuries in Sukma district on Sunday. The incident occurred when a pressure improvised explosive device, planted by Maoists, detonated. The jawan, part of a 74th battalion team, inadvertently triggered the blast during an area domination operation. He received initial treatment and was airlifted to Raipur for further medical care.
Encounter breaks out between police and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Sukma
A fierce encounter erupted between security forces and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Tuesday morning during an anti-Naxal operation. The joint team, comprising STF, DRG, and CRPF personnel, launched the operation based on intelligence inputs about Maoist presence. So far this year, 225 Naxalites have been killed in Chhattisgarh, with 208 of those deaths occurring in the Bastar division.
18 Naxals, including top Battalion members, surrender in Chhattisgarh's Sukma
In Sukma, Chhattisgarh, eighteen Naxals, including four from Battalion No. 1, surrendered to police, influenced by the 'Niyad Nellanar' rehabilitation initiative. This surrender boosts anti-Naxal efforts in South Bastar, following the neutralization of 27 Naxals in Narayanpur, including CPI (Maoist) leader Basavaraju. Authorities assure support for surrendered militants and express hope for the end of Naxalism.
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16 Naxalites gunned down, two DRG jawans injured in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Sukma
At least 16 Naxalites were killed in a major operation by security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district. The operation, involving DRG and CRPF personnel, also resulted in two injured jawans. A cache of firearms and explosives was recovered from the encounter site.
Mystery illness claims 13 lives in Chhattisgarh’s insurgency-hit district, authorities investigate
A remote village in Sukma, Chhattisgarh, is fearful as a mysterious illness has reportedly killed 13 within a month, though officials confirmed only five recent deaths. Health teams suspect dehydration due to long hours spent collecting mahua may be contributing to the illness.
One jawan injured as IED planted by Naxals explodes in Chhattisgarh's Sukma
A District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawan was injured in an IED blast planted by Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Sunday. The incident occurred between Raigudem and Tumalpad area. Earlier this week, ten Naxals were killed in an encounter with the DRG in the same district.
Chhattisgarh Encounter: Eight Naxalites, one security personnel killed in Narayanpur
In an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Saturday, eight Naxalites and a Special Task Force (STF) jawan were killed, with two other STF personnel injured. The clash occurred in the Abhujmad forest during a joint anti-Naxalite operation involving security personnel from four districts. The operation, initiated on June 12, included the District Reserve Guard (DRG), STF, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Border Security Force (BSF).
'Bachpan ka pyaar' fame Sahdev Dirdo recovering well, says rapper Badshah
The rapper tweeted that the boy had regained consciousness.
3 civilians, one CISF jawan killed in IED blast in Chhattisgarh
The Naxals have given a call to boycott assembly elections in Chhattisgarh. Polling for the first phase of the election in the Naxal dominated area of Bastar division will take place on November 12.
Naxal threat: About 65,000 troops for 1st phase of Chhattisgarh polls
Elections to the 90-member Chhattisgarh assembly will be held in two phases on November 12 and November 20.
Caught in naxal ambush, DD staffer records message for mother
This was the message video recorded by Doordarshan staffer Mormukut Sharma for his mother during an attack by the naxals in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district on Tuesday.
Chhattisgarh: Raman Singh banks on health and education as election nears
After innovating the public distribution system – not just the distribution aspect but the entire cycle including production and procurement – the administration turned to health and education.
Helicopter carrying CoBRA commandos crash lands in Sukma
The Commanding Officer of a CoBRA battalion deployed in Chhattisgarh, his second-in-command and a jawan had gone to Chintagupha for a meeting.
Over 24 CRPF jawans killed in worst Maoist attack in years
The deadly assault on the jawans occurred around 12.25 pm in the Kalapathar area of south Bastar region, a Maoist hotbed.
CRPF jawan killed, another injured in gun battle with Naxals in Sukma district
The skirmish took place yesterday in forests under Maraguda police station limits while the paramilitary forces were out on an anti-Naxal operation.
Chhattisgarh remained in news in 2017 mostly for wrong reasons
On April 24, as many as 25 CRPF personnel were killed and seven wounded in Burkapal area of Sukma district in the deadliest attack by Naxalites in recent years.
Why Independence Day in the Naxal-dominated districts of Bastar will be like no other in the past 70 years
The drone assembled by the village kids will be flown again on August 15 when the 700-gram flying machine will be programmed to drop rose petals.
Raman Singh's 'Mission Sukma': Air support, hit naxal leaders, development
Raman Singh also sought changes in the structure of 'unified command' and allow district-level officers to take decisions on anti-maoist operations at their level.
AIR plans major push into left war zone with shanti geet, folk songs, welfare talk
This is part of the new policy to help All India Radio reach out to people in 35 districts worst affected by Maoist and Naxalite violence.
Naxal menace, civil supplies scam kept Chhattisgarh in news
A series of Naxal incidents rocked the state in April, including the killing of seven Special Task Force (STF) men in Polampalli police station area of Sukma district.
Chhattisgarh remained in news for wrong reasons
Throughout the year, the state faced one deadly Maoist attack after another in which as many as 62 security personnel were killed.
Uniforms in garbage dump: CRPF points finger at hospital staff
Fourteen CRPF personnel, including two officers, were killed in a Naxal attack in the Chintagufa region of South Bastar's Sukma district on December 1.
Sukma collector Alex P Menon's abduction hits Centre's road development programme
The Centre's ambitious road development programme in 33 Maoist-affected districts has taken a hit with states advising engineers, officers and contractors to tread with caution.
Swelling support for Alex Paul Menon; Over 2,500 hits on his Facebook page
The page titled 'Free Alex Paul Menon', till now has already registered more than 2,500 hits, and counting.
Abducted Sukma collector Alex Paul Menon safe; Maoists demand end to operations
Menon is safe but Maoists have demanded release of eight jailed colleagues and an end to all anti-Naxal operations in south Chhattisgarh for setting him free
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