karregutta hills

A major joint operation by CRPF and Chhattisgarh police resulted in the killing of three female Maoists along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border. The extensive operation, involving nearly 5,000 troops, targets the most-wanted Maoist leader, Hidma. Supported by helicopters, drones, and satellite imagery, the forces are engaged in ongoing firefights in the karregutta hills.

Security forces have established a permanent presence on Bastar's karregutta hills by setting up a new camp in Tadpala, a former Maoist stronghold. This forward operating base will curb Naxal activities, enhance operational capabilities, and provide essential services to local villagers. The camp's establishment involved overcoming challenging terrain and threats, with helicopter support and senior officer supervision.

In Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, security forces killed a woman Maoist in an encounter during an ongoing anti-Maoist operation near the Telangana border. The operation, involving multiple agencies, has resulted in the destruction of Maoist hideouts and recovery of explosives. Separately, Naxalites killed a deputy sarpanch in Sukma district, adding to the 68 civilian deaths in the Bastar region this year.

In a momentous occasion, the Tricolour was raised for the first time in 41 villages once gripped by Maoist fear across Chhattisgarh's Bijapur, Narayanpur, and Sukma districts. This landmark event, especially at the majestic Karegutta Hills, symbolizes a resurgence of security and a reinforced state presence, empowering tribal communities to step into a new era of democracy and development.

Eleven security personnel, including ten from the DRG and one from CoBRA, were injured in six pressure IED blasts by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. The incidents occurred during an anti-Naxal operation near Karegutta hills. Three personnel are in critical condition, with some suffering severe leg and eye injuries. Security forces have intensified operations in the area.