Eleven security personnel were injured after six improvised explosive devices allegedly planted by Maoists exploded during an anti-Maoist operation in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Sunday, reported The Indian Express.
The explosions took place in the forested area of Karregutta Hills, according to PTI.
Of the injured personnel, 10 were from the District Reserve Guard, a unit of the Chhattisgarh Police, while one was from the Central Reserve Police Force’s Commando Battalion for Resolute Action, or the CoBRA unit.
The injured CoBRA unit officer was identified as Rudresh Singh, a sub-inspector with the 210th battalion, the official quoted as saying.
The Union government has vowed to end Maoism by March 31, 2026.
In 2025, the number of “most affected” districts came down from six to three. These are Bijapur, Sukma and Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh.
On December 16, the Union government told Parliament that 2,167 “Left-wing extremists” had surrendered and 335 had been killed in the first 11 months of 2025. More than 940 had been arrested.
Overall, more than 1,800 such persons had been killed and over 16,000 had been arrested between 2014 and December 1, 2025. More than 9,580 had surrendered during the period.
Also read: As Maoists retreat, why many fear security forces in Chhattisgarh villages
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