Sun Sep 28 09:55:15 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district killed three Maoists, including a woman cadre, in an encounter near the border of Kanker and Gariaband districts. The Maoists carried a cumulative bounty of ₹14 lakh. Recovered items included rifles and Maoist-related materials. This incident brings the total number of Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh this year to 252. Police officials are encouraging Maoist cadres to surrender and take advantage of the government’s rehabilitation policy, warning of severe consequences for continued violence.

**News Article:**

**Three Maoists Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter, Bringing Yearly Toll to 252**

**Kanker, Chhattisgarh – September 28, 2025** – In a significant blow to Maoist insurgents, security forces eliminated three rebels in an encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district on Sunday. The gun battle occurred in a forested area near Chhindkhadak village, bordering Gariaband district, during an anti-Maoist operation.

According to Kanker Superintendent of Police Indira Kalyan Elesela, the joint operation involved personnel from the District Reserve Guard (DRG), the Border Security Force (BSF), and state police units from Kanker and Gariaband.

The deceased Maoists were identified as Sarvan Madkam alias Vishwanath, secretary of the Sitanadi/Ravas area committee, Rajesh alias Rakesh Hemla, an area committee member of the Nagari area committee, and Basanti Kunkjam alias Hidme, a member of the protection team Mainpur-Nuapada. Authorities confirmed that the three carried a combined bounty of ₹14 lakh. An SLR, a .303 rifle, a 12-bore gun, and other Maoist-related materials were recovered from the site.

“Despite challenging geographical conditions and harsh weather, our forces are working with dedication to protect life and property,” stated Inspector General of Police, Bastar Range, Sundarraj P. “Maoism is on the verge of extinction.”

The police are urging Maoist cadres to surrender and participate in the government’s rehabilitation program, warning of severe consequences if they persist in their violent activities.

This encounter brings the total number of Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh this year to 252. Of these, 223 were eliminated in the Bastar division, 27 in Gariaband, and two in Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district. This includes the deaths of two high-ranking CPI (Maoist) Central Committee members in Narayanpur district on September 22nd.

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