Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Maoist Toll Rises to 18 in Chhattisgarh Encounter
In a forest in Chhattisgarh, India, a big fight is happening between police and a group called Maoists.
It started on November 3rd and is still going on.
So far, 18 Maoists have been found dead, including some important leaders.
The police have also found many guns and other weapons.
Three police officers have died, and two were hurt.
The police are very happy because they think this fight has made the Maoist group much weaker.
The dead Maoists included 9 women, and most of them had rewards for being caught.
One very important Maoist leader named Vella Modiyam was also killed.
He was responsible for many attacks on the police in the past.
18 Maoists killed in ongoing encounter in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, including 9 women and prominent leader Vella Modiyam.
Encounter began on November 3 in Keshkuthul forest, a known Naxal stronghold, and is still ongoing.
Security forces recovered a large cache of weapons, including LMGs, AK 47 rifles, and hand grenades.
Three security personnel killed and two injured in the encounter.
Police claim the powerful West Bastar Division of Maoists has been significantly weakened.
- Who
- Maoists and security forces
- What
- Ongoing encounter with recovery of 18 Maoist bodies
- When
- Began on November 3, ongoing
- Where
- Keshkuthul forest, Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- Security forces engaged with Maoists in a known Naxal stronghold
- Location
- Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, India
- Date
- November 3 - Ongoing
- Casualties
- 18 Maoists, 3 security personnel
- Weapons Recovered
- LMG, 4 AK 47 rifles, 4 SLR rifles, 2 .303 rifles, 4 single shot rifles, 1 muzzle loading rifle, hand grenades, 2 BGLs
- Notable Maoist
- Vella Modiyam (bounty: Rs 10 lakh)