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The text details a series of anti-Naxal operations conducted by security forces in the states of Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. These operations resulted in the deaths of several Maoists, including leaders and cadres, and the recovery of weapons and Maoist literature. Sadly, one CRPF CoBRA commando also died during the operations. Additionally, a significant number of Maoists, disillusioned with the organization, surrendered to the police in Chhattisgarh.

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**Security Forces Score Major Victories Against Maoists in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra**

**RAIPUR, Chhattisgarh – May 23, 2025** – Security forces have achieved significant gains in their ongoing efforts to combat Maoist insurgents in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. Multiple operations conducted throughout the week have resulted in the deaths of several Maoists, the surrender of two dozen fighters, and the recovery of significant weaponry.

In Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district, an encounter on Friday left four Maoists dead, including a dalam commander identified as Sannu Masa Pungati. The operation, launched following credible intelligence about Maoist presence near the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border, involved a large contingent of C-60 commandos and CRPF personnel. The exchange of fire lasted nearly two hours, resulting in the seizure of weapons, communication equipment, and Maoist literature. This encounter comes just two days after another operation in Chhattisgarh eliminated 27 Maoists, including a high-ranking leader.

Meanwhile, in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district, another Maoist operative was killed in an anti-Naxal operation. However, one CoBRA commando died during the operation.

Adding to the pressure on the Maoist insurgency, 24 Maoists, including several carrying significant bounties, surrendered to police in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. Among those surrendering was a Deputy Commander of PLGA Company No. 2. Bijapur Superintendent of Police Jitendra Kumar Yadav attributed the surrenders to “disillusionment with the ideas of the organisation” and a “desire to live a safe family life.”

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai paid tribute to CRPF CoBRA Battalion Constable, Solanki Mehul Bhai Nandalal, who died during the operation in Bijapur.

These recent operations and surrenders mark a considerable blow to Maoist operations in the region. However, security forces remain on high alert as operations continue.

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