Archive · 27 May 2025
Maoist Leaders Killed in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh Encounters
In separate incidents, security forces clashed with Maoist groups.
In Jharkhand, a Maoist commander named Tulsi Bhuinya was killed in Palamu.
Simultaneously, in Chhattisgarh, the leader of the Maoists, Basavaraju, was killed in Narayanpur, with the Maoists alleging betrayal.
The police recovered weapons in both locations.
The police are continuing operations to pursue other Maoist members.
Maoist commander Tulsi Bhuinya was killed in an encounter in Palamu, Jharkhand.
Another Maoist, Nitesh Yadav, with a ₹15 lakh bounty, was reportedly shot during the encounter in Palamu.
CPI (Maoist) admitted its leader Basavaraju was killed in Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh, but alleged betrayal.
Chhattisgarh Police conducted the last rites of Basavaraju and others due to lack of claimants.
Weapons, including an SLR, were recovered by police during the operations.
- Who
- Security forces and CPI (Maoist) members
- What
- Encounters resulted in the deaths of Maoist commanders Tulsi Bhuinya and Basavaraju, and others
- When
- Late May 2025
- Where
- Palamu district, Jharkhand and Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- Encounters between security forces and Maoists during operations
CPI (Maoist) Perspective
Chhattisgarh Police & Bastar IG
Basavaraju's Death
CPI (Maoist) Perspective
Basavaraju was captured alive then killed, claiming betrayal.
Chhattisgarh Police & Bastar IG
Basavaraju was killed in the encounter, as per police.
- Deceased Commanders
- Tulsi Bhuinya and Basavaraju
- Injured Maoist with Bounty (Palamu)
- Nitesh Yadav
- Nitesh Yadav's Bounty Amount
- ₹15 lakh
- Location of Incidents
- Palamu (Jharkhand), Narayanpur (Chhattisgarh), Latehar (Jharkhand)
- Recovered Weapon
- SLR
- Number of Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh
- 28
Sources
Maoist with Rs 5 lakh bounty killed in gunfight in Jharkhand
Naxal carrying Rs 5 lakh bounty killed in gunfight in Jharkhand's Latehar
CPI (Maoist) with ₹5 lakh bounty killed in gunfight in Jharkhand
Maoist with Rs 5 lakh bounty killed in encounter in Jharkhand's Latehar
13 years later AK-47 looted by Maoist Basavaraju in Tadmetla ambush, recovered in Abujhmarh encounter
Maoists in statement blame Basvaraju caught alive & killed, say our leader was waiting for peace talks, got bullet
Maoist sub-zonal commander killed, one arrested in Latehar
Maoist leader cremated in Narayanpur amidst family’s demand to return him to his village in Andhra Pradesh
Basavaraju's death due to 'betrayal' by some in core formations: Naxals
Maoist commander killed, another injured in gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand
'The lie is a face-saver': Chhattisgarh cops deny Maoists’ claim Basavaraju was caught alive and then killed
