Six Maoists Killed in Two-Day Security Operation in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur District

Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district killed six Maoist cadres, including senior leader Dilip Vedja, during a two-day anti-Maoist operation in the forested northwestern region. The joint operation involved the Special Task Force, District Reserve Guard, and CoBRA units, recovering six weapons from the encounter sites. The identities of two Maoists killed on the second day remain unconfirmed. This year, at least 20 Maoists have been killed in the state amid ongoing efforts to eradicate Left-Wing Extremism by March 31, 2026.