31 Maoists Killed, Arms Factories Destroyed in Operation

Security forces conducted the largest anti-Naxal operation to date in the Karreguttalu/Kurraguttalu Hills on the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border, eliminating at least 31 Maoists, including several senior leaders and women cadres. The multi-week joint operation involved over 25,000 personnel, advanced surveillance technology, and extensive intelligence gathering. Forces destroyed four Maoist arms manufacturing units, dismantled key infrastructure, and seized a large cache of weapons, with no reported fatalities among security personnel despite some injuries from IED blasts. Home Minister Amit Shah described the action as a historic step toward eradicating Naxalism by March 31, 2026. Despite operational successes, Maoist violence continued, as seen in the recent killing of a Congress worker and other civilians in Bijapur. The situation underscores both significant progress and ongoing challenges in combating Maoist threats in the region.