Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Six Suspected Maoists Killed in Chhattisgarh Gunfight
In the jungles of Chhattisgarh, a fight happened between police and some people believed to be Maoists.
Six people from the suspected Maoist group were killed.
This happened in a big park where Maoists sometimes hide.
Police were looking for them and found them, leading to a shootout.
The police found guns and other things with the people who were killed.
The Chief Minister said this is a big win for the police and that the government is working hard to stop Naxalism, aiming to end it by 2026, but he believes they will succeed even sooner.
He mentioned that many Maoists have been killed, surrendered, or arrested in the past, and the number of areas affected by this problem has gone down.
The fight is still ongoing in the area.
Six suspected Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Tuesday.
The exchange of fire occurred during a joint security operation in the Indravati National Park after receiving intelligence about Maoist presence.
Weapons, explosive material, and other Maoist-related items were recovered from the site.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai described the event as a 'major success' in the effort to eliminate 'Red Terror' and expressed confidence in ending Naxalism by the target date of March 31, 2026.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs reported a decrease in districts affected by 'Left-wing extremism,' with Bijapur, Sukma, and Narayanpur being the 'most affected' districts.
- Who
- Six suspected Maoists and security forces (District Reserve Guard and Special Task Force)
- What
- Six suspected Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces during a joint operation.
- When
- Tuesday morning
- Where
- Indravati National Park, Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- The gunfight occurred during a security operation initiated after receiving intelligence about the presence of Maoists in the national park.
Security Forces and Government
Maoist Activity
Impact of Security Operations
Security Forces and Government
The killing of six suspected Maoists is a major success towards eliminating 'Red Terror' and is part of a national resolve to end Naxalism by March 31, 2026.
Maoist Activity
Naxalism continues to pose a threat, with the Bastar region, particularly Bijapur, remaining a key area for Maoist hideouts and activity.
Overall Trend
Security Forces and Government
The number of districts affected by Left-wing extremism has significantly decreased, and the number of 'most affected' districts is also declining.
Maoist Activity
Despite reported successes, Naxalism is still active enough to result in significant gunfights and the recovery of weapons and explosives.
- Location
- Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh (Indravati National Park)
- Date of Incident
- Tuesday
- Time of Incident
- Approximately 10 am
- Number of Suspected Maoists Killed
- 6
- Security Forces Involved
- District Reserve Guard, Special Task Force, Bastar Fighters, CRPF, Chhattisgarh Armed Police Force
- Recovered Items
- Weapons, explosive material, other Maoist-related items
- Government Target Date for Naxalism Elimination
- March 31, 2026
