Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Chhattisgarh Encounter: Two Maoists Killed in Bijapur
In Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, two Maoist members, Hidma Podiyam and Munna Madkam, were killed in a gunfight.
The individuals, members of CPI (Maoists), had a combined bounty of ₹16 lakh.
The District Reserve Guard (DRG) conducted the operation in a forested area.
Authorities recovered weapons and Maoist propaganda material from the site.
The Chief Minister praised the security forces' efforts.
Two Maoist cadres, Hidma Podiyam and Munna Madkam, were killed in Bijapur.
The encounter took place in Chhattisgarh on September 13, 2025.
The slain Maoists were part of the CPI (Maoists) with a combined bounty of ₹16 lakh.
The District Reserve Guard (DRG) conducted the operation.
Recovered items included a .303 rifle, a 12-bore gun, and Maoist literature.
- Who
- Hidma Podiyam and Munna Madkam
- What
- Were killed in an encounter
- When
- September 13, 2025
- Where
- Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- During an operation by the District Reserve Guard (DRG)
- Event
- Bijapur Encounter
- Cadres Killed
- Two
- Identities
- Hidma Podiyam and Munna Madkam
- Combined Bounty
- ₹16 lakh
- Involved Force
- District Reserve Guard (DRG)
- Location
- Bijapur, Chhattisgarh
- Recovered
- .303 rifle, 12-bore gun, and Maoist literature
Sources
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