Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Six Naxals Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter
In Chhattisgarh, security forces had a big fight with Naxals in the Bijapur district.
Six Naxals were killed, including a important leader named Dilip Bedja.
The police found many guns and other weapons after the fight.
The government had even offered a big reward for catching these Naxals.
The fight happened because the police got information that these Naxals were hiding in the forests.
The police are now saying that the area is now safer because of this fight.
The Naxals are a group that sometimes fights with the government, and this fight was a big win for the police.
Six Naxals, including senior cadre Dilip Bedja, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh.
The encounter took place on January 17-18, with security forces recovering two AK-47 rifles, one INSAS rifle, two .303 rifles, and a BGL launcher.
The total reward for the arrested Naxals was Rs 27 lakh.
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma announced that the operation marks a significant blow to the Maoist presence in the National Park area.
A joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG), COBRA, and Special Task Force (STF) carried out the search operation based on intelligence inputs.
- Who
- Six Naxals, including Dilip Bedja, and security forces
- What
- An encounter resulting in the deaths of six Naxals and the seizure of weapons
- When
- January 17-18
- Where
- Bijapur district, Bastar range, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- Security forces conducted a search operation based on intelligence inputs about the presence of Naxals
Security Forces
Naxals
Encounter Outcome
Security Forces
Security forces successfully killed six Naxals, including senior cadre Dilip Bedja, and seized weapons.
Naxals
Naxals lost six members and weapons in the encounter with security forces.
Impact on Maoist Presence
Security Forces
The operation marks a significant blow to the Maoist presence, particularly in the National Park area.
Naxals
The loss of members and weapons weakens the Maoist group's operational capabilities.
- Date of Encounter
- January 17-18
- Location
- Bijapur district, Bastar range, Chhattisgarh
- Naxals Killed
- Six, including Dilip Bedja
- Weapons Recovered
- Two AK-47 rifles, one INSAS rifle, two .303 rifles, and a BGL launcher
- Total Reward
- Rs 27 lakh
- Security Forces Involved
- District Reserve Guard (DRG), COBRA, and Special Task Force (STF)
- Significance of Dilip Bedja
- Senior cadre active in the National Park area
