Security Forces Eliminate Another Maoist in Bijapur Operation

Swift Summary

• Three Maoists with a combined reward of ₹24 lakh were killed in an anti-Maoist operation in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, over the last two days.
• On September 12 at Lendra Korcholi (gangaloor), two Maoist cadres were neutralized; weapons including a.303 rifle, a 12-bore gun, explosives, and other materials linked to Maoists were recovered.
• On September 13 at Kakekorma (Gangaloor), one more Maoist was killed during a follow-up search operation; recovered items included a 12-bore gun, barrel grenade launcher, explosives, and literature related to Maoists.
• The deceased were identified as Hidma Podiyam,Munna Madkam,and Arun Madkam-all carrying rewards of ₹8 lakh each.
• Bastar Inspector General P. sundarraj stated that as January 2024 until this operation’s end on September 13, 2025, security forces have killed a total of 432 Maoists in Bastar region.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The accomplished neutralization of three high-ranking Maoists emphasizes the ongoing efforts by security forces to counter insurgency threats in regions like Chhattisgarh. The recovery of arms and explosive materials reveals the operational preparedness of these groups despite prolonged anti-Maoist campaigns across Bastar. With an accumulated figure of over 430 fatalities sence January 2024 being attributed to police operations against insurgents here till date-that underlines enforcement impact scaling . Tho human socioeconomic roots ensure new leadership