Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Maoist Leaders Killed, Focus Shifts in Naxalism Battle
Security forces are shifting their focus to fight against Maoist insurgents, especially in states like Chhattisgarh.
This includes redeploying troops from Jammu and Kashmir to areas with Maoist activity.
In an encounter on September 22, security forces killed two high-ranking Maoist leaders, Raju Dada and Kosa Dada, on the Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border.
These leaders had large rewards on their capture.
The government aims to eliminate Naxalism by March 31, 2026.
Officials describe the encounter as a significant blow to the Maoist group and are planning more operations.
Two senior Maoist leaders killed in encounter on Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border.
Government is redeploying troops from J&K to strengthen anti-Naxal operations.
The encounter took place on September 22.
Raju Dada and Kosa Dada were high-ranking CPI (Maoist) members.
Security forces are focusing on eliminating Naxalism by March 31, 2026.
- Who
- Security forces and CPI (Maoist)
- What
- Encounter resulting in deaths; troop redeployment
- When
- September 22, 2025
- Where
- Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border and J&K
- Why
- Targeting Maoist leadership; strengthening anti-Naxal operations
- Event
- Security forces redeployment & encounter
- Location
- Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border & J&K
- Date
- September 22, 2025
- Maoist Leaders Killed
- Raju Dada & Kosa Dada
- Rewards
- ₹40 lakh each
- Seized Items
- AK-47, INSAS rifle, explosives
- CAPF Redeployment
- Troops withdrawn from J&K
Sources
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2 Naxalites killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur; weapons, explosive items seized
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Security forces engage Maoists in Abujhmad, one ultra neutralised in ongoing operation
Two top Naxals with total bounty of Rs 80 lakh in Chhattisgarh gunned down in Narayanpur
2 Top Maoist Leaders Killed In Encounter In Chhattisgarh, Carried Rs 80 Lakh Bounty
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