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Chhattisgarh Forces Kill 4 Naxals, Including Senior Leader Dilip Bedja

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma announced the killing of four Naxals, including senior leader Dilip Bedja, in a Bijapur district operation. Security forces recovered the bodies and automatic weapons like AK-47s from the encounter site. The operation was conducted by a joint team of DRG, CoBRA, and STF based on intelligence about Bedja's presence. Officials stated the action marks a major setback for Maoists in the National Park area.

Key Points: 4 Naxals Killed in Chhattisgarh, Senior Leader Neutralized

  • 4 Naxals killed in Bijapur operation
  • Senior leader Dilip Bedja neutralized
  • Security forces recover AK-47s
  • National Park area nearly cleared of Maoists
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"Four Naxals killed, along with prominent leader active in National Park area": Chhattisgarh DyCM hails security forces

Chhattisgarh security forces eliminate 4 Naxals, including senior cadre Dilip Bedja, in Bijapur operation. Deputy CM hails success.

"Four Naxals have been killed, one of whom is a big name, Dilip Bedja... - Vijay Sharma"

Raipur, January 18

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma announced that security forces have killed four Naxals, including senior cadre Dilip Bedja, in an operation in Bijapur district, marking a significant blow to the Maoist presence in the National Park area.

Speaking to ANI, Dy CM Sharma said, "Four Naxals have been killed, one of whom is a big name, Dilip Bedja, who had been active in the National Park area for a long time. Many efforts were made to bring him into the mainstream, but ultimately, the security forces took him down. Now the National Park area is also almost free from Naxals."

On Saturday, security forces in Chhattisgarh recovered the bodies of two Maoist cadres along with automatic weapons from the encounter site in the northwestern region of the state from Bijapur, officials confirmed.

Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP) Jitendra Yadav said that a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG), CoBRA and the Special Task Force (STF) carried out a search operation in the northwestern region after receiving intelligence inputs regarding the presence of the Maoist National Park Area Committee's Divisional Committee Member (DVCM) Dilip Bedja and other armed Maoists in forest and hilly areas.

According to an official statement, preliminary identification suggests that one of the deceased Maoists is Dilip Bedja, a DVCM cadre of the National Park Area Committee.

"So far, during the search operation, the bodies of two male Maoist cadres and graded automatic weapons like AK-47s have been recovered from the encounter site," the statement read.

Inspector General of Police (IG), Bastar Range, Sundarraj Pattilingam, said that despite difficult geographical conditions and other challenging circumstances, the DRG/CoBRA/STF personnel conducted decisive operations against armed Maoist cadres with extreme courage and commitment.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While neutralizing a threat is necessary, it's also a tragedy. The article mentions efforts were made to bring him into the mainstream. We must ask why those efforts failed. Is there enough focus on addressing the root causes like poverty and lack of opportunity that fuel such movements?
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Vikram M
Salute to the bravery of DRG, CoBRA, and STF personnel. Operating in those dense forests and difficult terrain is no joke. They put their lives on the line so that others can live in peace. Jai Hind!
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Priyanka N
"Now the National Park area is also almost free from Naxals." This is a very hopeful statement. If true, it could be a turning point for tourism and conservation in that beautiful region. Fingers crossed for lasting peace.
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Aman W
Good news, but we must remain vigilant. These groups often regroup. The government should follow this up with immediate and visible development work—better roads, schools, hospitals—to win the trust of the local people and prevent a vacuum.
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Karthik V
Recovery of AK-47s shows the level of armament. It's a stark reminder of the serious challenge our police face. Hope the families of the security personnel involved are proud of their sacrifice and service.

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