Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district have recovered ₹65.52 lakh in cash, 32 weapons, ammunition, and explosives from Maoist hideouts.

For the first time in over six decades, the Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh appears to be free from Maoist control, signaling a potential new era for the region.

Security forces killed two Maoists in an encounter operation in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, bringing the total Maoist deaths in the state this year to 25 as part of efforts to eradicate Left-Wing Extremism.

Police forces in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, India, have recovered a country-made BGL launcher, 29 BGL shells, cordex wire, and plastic drums from a Maoist bunker.

A senior Maoist member, Papa Rao, surrendered at a police station in Bijapur district, with an NDTV reporter playing a significant role in facilitating the surrender through letters and calls to a minister.

"The STF jawan inadvertently came in contact with the pressure IED, triggering a blast that left him injured. After preliminary treatment, he was referred to a medical centre for further medication," says police officials

The Bijapur district in India, once severely affected by Maoist insurgency, has achieved the highest Class 10 pass percentage, marking a significant turnaround in its development and educational outcomes.

Two Maoists, identified as Hichami Madda and Manki Podium, were killed in an encounter in Bijapur, with police stating they each carried a reward of ₹5 lakh.