Naxalites with ₹8 Lakh Bounty Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter

Rapid Summary

• event: An encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district resulted in the deaths of two Naxalites carrying a bounty of rs 8 lakh each.
• Date & Location: The operation occured on September 12, Friday morning, in southwestern Bijapur district.
• Details:

– The operation was conducted by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) based on credible intelligence inputs regarding Maoist presence.
– Security forces recovered weapons (.303 rifle, 12-bore gun), explosive materials, Maoist literature, and other items from the site.

• Killed Maoists Identified:

– Hidma Podiyam (34): Member of Platoon No.01 and Company No.02; resident of Bedset in the Indravati area.
– Munna Madkam (25): Member of platoon No.01 and Company No.02; resident of Katekalyan in Dantewada district.

• Contextual Note: Earlier on Thursday, security forces had neutralised a separate group of ten Naxals including Manoj-Carrying Rs 1 crore bounty-with ten weapons recovered.

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