Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Maoist Encounter Continues in Chhattisgarh's Abujhmad Forest
Security forces and Maoists are currently engaged in a gun battle in a Chhattisgarh forest.
The fighting occurred in Abujhmad, near the border of two districts.
So far, one Maoist has been killed.
The encounter started in the morning and is still ongoing.
Authorities have recovered a body, a rifle and grenade launchers.
This area has been a hideout for Maoist leaders due to its difficult terrain.
This operation is part of an ongoing effort to combat the Maoist insurgency.
A Maoist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Abujhmad.
A fierce gunbattle between forces and Maoists continues in the area.
The body of a female Maoist, a rifle and BGLs have been recovered.
Security forces launched a search operation based on intelligence.
Abujhmad is a vast, forested, and previously inaccessible area.
- Who
- Security forces and Maoists
- What
- Ongoing gunbattle, one Maoist confirmed dead
- When
- Morning
- Where
- Abujhmad area, Dantewada-Narayanpur border, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- Anti-Maoist operation based on intelligence inputs
- Incident
- Encounter between security forces and Maoists
- Casualties
- One Maoist killed, more casualties anticipated
- Recovered
- Body of a female Maoist, a .303 rifle, and two BGLs
- Location
- Abujhmad area, Dantewada-Narayanpur border, Chhattisgarh
- Forces Involved
- Security forces, Maoists
- Area Description
- 4,000 sq km forested area, previously inaccessible
