In a significant blow to Naxal activities in the region, security forces neutralized three Naxalites including two women during an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Saturday. The operation marks another successful counter-insurgency action in the Maoist-affected area.
Operation Details and Encounter Timeline
The gunfight erupted in the dense forests near Kistaram police station area when a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) was conducting a search operation based on specific intelligence inputs about Naxal presence. The exchange of fire began around 6:30 AM on November 15, 2025 and continued for approximately 45 minutes.
Following the encounter, security forces conducted a thorough search of the area and recovered the bodies of three Naxalites along with significant weaponry. The recovery included one .303 rifle, one 12-bore gun, and various Naxal-related materials that have been seized for further investigation.
Identification and Security Response
While the identities of the neutralized Naxalites are yet to be officially confirmed, preliminary reports indicate that two of the deceased were women cadres. Security forces have launched further search operations in the surrounding areas to ensure no additional threats remain.
A senior police official stated that this operation has dealt a significant blow to the Naxal network operating in the Sukma region. Sukma district has historically been one of the worst Maoist-affected areas in Chhattisgarh, witnessing several such encounters between security forces and insurgents over the years.
Ongoing Anti-Naxal Operations
This successful operation comes as part of the intensified anti-Naxal campaign by security forces in the Bastar region. Recent months have seen increased coordination between various security agencies including DRG, STF, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) units deployed in the area.
Local authorities have appealed to residents to continue supporting security forces in their efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region. The recovery of weapons from the encounter site is being seen as particularly significant in disrupting the armed capabilities of the Naxal groups operating in the area.
Security forces remain on high alert in the region, with additional patrols and checkpoints established to prevent any retaliatory actions. The successful neutralization of these three Naxalites represents another step forward in the ongoing battle against left-wing extremism in central India.
