Encounter Between Security Forces and Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur District

An encounter between security forces and Maoist/Naxalite insurgents occurred on January 17 in the forested hills of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. The joint operation was based on intelligence about Maoist presence, leading to intermittent gunfire. Two insurgents, including a senior Maoist leader, were reportedly killed, with weapons recovered. This incident follows recent anti-Naxal operations in the region, as authorities aim to eliminate left-wing extremism by March 31, 2026.