Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Maoist Leader Killed, 41 Cadres Surrender in India
On Friday, security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district had a big fight with Maoist rebels in the forest.
They killed an important Maoist leader named Fagnu Madvi, who had a big reward of Rs 5 lakh on his head.
The security forces found many weapons and other important things from the Maoists.
This fight is part of a bigger effort to stop Maoist activities in the area.
So far this year, many Maoists have been stopped or have given up fighting.
Meanwhile, in Telangana, 41 Maoist cadres, including six senior leaders, surrendered to the police.
They gave up 24 firearms and a lot of ammunition.
They said they were frustrated with the Maoist leadership and wanted to return to normal life.
The government is hoping to end all Maoist activities by March 2026.
Security forces killed a key Maoist leader, Fagnu Madvi, in an encounter in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh.
The operation was based on precise intelligence and resulted in the seizure of weapons and other materials.
Fagnu Madvi was an Area Committee Member with a Rs 5 lakh bounty on his head.
Over 280 Maoists have been neutralized statewide in 2025, with 144 in Bijapur alone.
The government's intensified anti-Naxal campaigns have led to significant reductions in Maoist influence.
- Who
- Security forces, Maoist insurgents, 41 surrendered Maoist cadres
- What
- Encounter resulting in the death of a Maoist leader and mass surrender of cadres
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Indravati region, Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh and Hyderabad, Telangana
- Why
- Intensified anti-Naxal campaigns, government appeals, and internal Maoist issues
Government and Security Forces
Maoist Insurgents
Effectiveness of Anti-Naxal Campaigns
Government and Security Forces
The government's intensified anti-Naxal campaigns have led to significant reductions in Maoist influence, with many Maoists being neutralized or surrendering.
Maoist Insurgents
Maoist insurgents continue to resist, but internal issues and government pressure have led to a decline in their organizational strength and morale.
- Location 1
- Indravati region, Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh
- Time 1
- 6:00 a.m. on Friday
- Deceased Maoist
- Fagnu Madvi, 35, Area Committee Member (ACM)
- Bounty on Head
- Rs 5 lakh
- Seized Items 1
- .303 rifle, 9mm pistol, scanner sets, radio device, medical kit, cordex wire, Maoist backpack, pistol pouch, pamphlets, logistics items
- Maoists Neutralized in 2025
- 280 statewide, 144 in Bijapur
- Arrests and Surrenders in Bijapur
- Over 500 arrests, 560 surrenders
- Security Forces Involved 1
- District Reserve Guard (DRG), CRPF CoBRA, Central forces
- Location 2
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Time 2
- Friday
- Number of Surrendered Cadres
- 41
- Senior Functionaries Surrendered
- 6
- Seized Items 2
- 24 firearms, 733 live rounds, 8 BGL shells
- Security Forces Involved 2
- Telangana Police
- Reward Amount
- Rs 1.46 crore
- Interim Relief
- Rs 25,000 each
Sources
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