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Sukma Encounter: 3 Maoists Killed as Forces Battle Insurgency in Chhattisgarh

Security forces killed three Maoists in an encounter in Sukma district on Thursday morning. The operation was led by the District Reserve Guard based on specific intelligence. This is part of a larger trend, with 284 Maoists eliminated in the state this year. Meanwhile, government campaigns are also leading to a significant number of surrenders in the region.

Key Points: Security Forces Kill 3 Maoists in Sukma Encounter, Operation Continues

  • Operation launched by DRG based on specific intelligence about Maoist presence
  • Bodies of three insurgents, including a woman cadre, recovered from the site
  • 284 Maoists eliminated in Chhattisgarh encounters so far in 2025
  • 298 Maoists have surrendered in Narayanpur district this year alone
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Security forces neutralise three Maoists in Sukma, encounter continues

DRG neutralises three Maoists in Sukma forest. The encounter comes amid intensified anti-Naxal ops in Bastar, where 284 insurgents have been killed in 2025.

"Intermittent firing erupted when the DRG team cordoned off a forested hill, leading to the neutralisation of the three insurgents. - Sukma SP Kiran G. Chavan"

Raipur/Sukma, Dec 18

Security forces killed three Maoists, including one woman cadre, during an encounter in the forested hills under Golapalli police station limits in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh on Thursday morning, police officials said.

The operation, led by the District Reserve Guard (DRG), was launched after specific intelligence indicated the presence of Maoist cadres in the area.

Sukma Superintendent of Police Kiran G. Chavan confirmed that intermittent firing erupted when the DRG team cordoned off a forested hill, leading to the neutralisation of the three insurgents. Bodies of the deceased ultras, including the woman, were recovered from the site, and the search operation continues for any additional threats or recoveries, the officer added.

This incident marks the latest in a series of successful anti-Naxal operations in the state, with 284 Maoists eliminated in encounters across Chhattisgarh in 2025 so far.

The Bastar division, encompassing seven districts including Sukma, accounts for 255 of these fatalities, highlighting intensified operations in the region's core insurgency zones.

Just a day ago, on December 17, 11 Maoists -- including five women and carrying a collective bounty of Rs 37 lakh -- surrendered in neighbouring Narayanpur district of the state, influenced by government campaigns such as "Maad Bachao Abhiyan" (Save Maad Campaign) and "Poona Margem - From Surrender to Rehabilitation."

They laid down arms at the Superintendent of Police's office, signalling growing disillusionment among lower cadres.

Authorities attribute these developments to sustained pressure from security forces and rehabilitation initiatives, which have weakened Maoist strongholds in the Bastar region.

Each surrendered Maoist received an immediate incentive of Rs 50,000 and will benefit from the Chhattisgarh government's rehabilitation policy. With this, 298 Maoist cadres have surrendered in Narayanpur district alone in 2025, highlighting eroding Maoist influence and growing trust in peace and development efforts.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has set a deadline of March 2026 to end the Maoist menace in the country.

- IANS

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Priya S
Every life lost is a tragedy, whether it's a security personnel or a misguided youth who became a Maoist. The focus should be on development and education in these areas. The surrender initiatives are a positive step. Let's hope for lasting peace.
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Rohit P
Salute to the DRG and all forces in Bastar! 284 eliminated this year shows strong action. But we must also ask why this problem persists for so long. Is enough being done for road connectivity and jobs there? The March 2026 deadline seems ambitious.
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Sarah B
The mention of a woman cadre being killed is particularly sad. Often, they are recruited from vulnerable communities. The government's rehabilitation policy with the Rs 50,000 immediate aid is crucial. Hope it helps them rebuild their lives.
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Vikram M
Good work by the forces. These are not simple encounters; they are in dense forests against an enemy that knows the terrain. The intelligence must be very precise. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 The surrender of 298 in one district alone speaks volumes about changing mindsets.
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Kiran H
While the security success is important, we rarely hear about the development projects in these news reports. Are schools and hospitals being built? Are the surrendered Maoists truly being integrated? The news cycle focuses on encounters, not the long-term solution.

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