Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Woman Maoist with Rs 8 Lakh Bounty Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter
In Chhattisgarh, a woman who was part of a Maoist group was killed in a fight with the police.
This woman, known as Shanti alias Deve, had a reward of 8 lakh rupees for her capture.
The fight happened near a river when police and security forces were searching for Maoists in a forest area.
The police found her body along with a gun and other items.
She had been involved in Maoist activities in other areas before.
The police are continuing operations to find others involved.
A senior female Maoist, Shanti alias Deve, was killed in an encounter in Kanker district, Chhattisgarh.
The encounter occurred on the riverbank of Kotri near Amatola village.
A joint search operation by DRG and BSF was initiated based on intelligence.
Security forces recovered a .303 rifle, BGL, walkie-talkie, and other Maoist materials.
Shanti alias Deve carried a bounty of Rs 8 lakh and was previously active in other areas.
- Who
- Joint team of DRG and BSF and Shanti alias Deve.
- What
- A senior female Maoist was killed in an encounter.
- When
- Friday.
- Where
- Kanker district, Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- Security forces were conducting an anti-Naxal operation.
Naxalites
Security Forces/Government
Actions
Naxalites
Perpetrating violence and resisting the government.
Security Forces/Government
Seeking peace through violence and may want to remain hidden.
Future
Naxalites
May not be able to peacefully integrate into society.
Security Forces/Government
Willing to return to society and renounce violence if possible.
- Deceased Name
- Shanti alias Deve
- Reward
- Rs 8 lakh
- Location
- Kanker district, Chhattisgarh
- Forces Involved
- DRG and BSF
- Items Recovered
- .303 rifle, BGL, walkie-talkie, and other Maoist materials
- Previous Activity
- Gobra area committee and North Bastar Division
- Naxals killed (18 months)
- 412
