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Senior Maoist among two killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

Security forces eliminated two Naxalites in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. Senior cadre Dilip Bedja was among those killed in the encounter. The gunfight occurred during an anti-Naxalite operation in the forested hills. Security personnel from the Special Task Force, District Reserve Guard, and CoBRA were involved. Bodies of two Naxalites and AK-47 rifles were recovered.

17 Jan 2026 2:26 pm