Three Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

The exchange of fire broke out in the morning on a forested hill under the Golapalli police station limits. The operation is still underway and further details are awaited.

Updated on: Dec 18, 2025, 21:26:32 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Raipur: Three Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Thursday, police said.

The bodies of three Maoists, including a woman, have been recovered from the encounter site so far. (Representative photo)

The exchange of fire broke out in the morning on a forested hill under the Golapalli police station limits when a team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on a search operation following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of Maoist cadres in the area, Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP) Kiran Chavan said.

The bodies of three Maoists, including a woman, have been recovered from the encounter site so far, SP Chavan said.

He added that the operation is still underway and further details are awaited.

With this incident, the number of Maoists killed in encounters in Chhattisgarh this year has risen to 284. Of these, 255 were killed in the Bastar division, which comprises seven districts, including Sukma, Bijapur and Dantewada.

Another 27 were gunned down in Gariaband district of the Raipur division, while two were killed in Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district under the Durg division.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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