Sat Sep 13 16:03:10 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary of the text, followed by a rewritten news article:
**Summary:**
Security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district killed three Maoists, each carrying a reward of ₹8 lakh, in a two-day anti-Maoist operation. The operation took place in Lendra Korcholi and Kakekorma, both located in Gangaloor. Arms, ammunition, explosives, and Maoist literature were recovered from the deceased. Authorities report that a total of 432 Maoists have been killed in Bastar since January 2024.
**News Article:**
**Three Maoists Killed in Chhattisgarh Anti-Naxal Operation**
*Raipur, September 13, 2025* – Security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district have killed three Maoists in a sustained anti-Naxal operation conducted over the past two days. The deceased, identified as Hidma Podiyam, Munna Madkam, and Arun Madkam, each carried a reward of ₹8 lakh on their heads.
According to Superintendent of Police (Bijapur) Jitendra Kumar Yadav, the operation took place in the Gangaloor area, specifically in Lendra Korcholi on September 12 and Kakekorma on September 13.
“During the operation, our forces neutralized two Maoists on September 12 and recovered a .303 rifle, a 12-bore gun, explosives, and other Maoist materials,” Yadav stated. “A follow-up search on September 13 resulted in the death of another Maoist cadre, along with the seizure of a 12-bore gun, a barrel grenade launcher, explosives, and Maoist literature.”
Bastar Inspector General P. Sundarraj reported that the operation is part of a larger effort to combat Maoist insurgency in the region. He further revealed that since January 2024, a total of 432 Maoists have been killed in Bastar. The operation underscores the ongoing security challenges in the region and the government’s commitment to combating Naxalism. Authorities are continuing to investigate and maintain heightened security measures in the area.
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