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sukma district news

Govt housing project for Naxal violence-hit families in Chhattisgarh takes shape

The project is designed specifically for families affected by Naxal violence and surrendered Naxalites.
Updated on Apr 08, 2026 12:08 pm IST

29 Maoists surrender to security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

Security personnel keep vigil in a forested area (HT File Photo/Arabinda Mahapatra)
Published on Jan 14, 2026 09:29 pm IST

26 Maoists, 13 with 65 lakh bounty, surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

Among them, Lali alias Muchaki Aayte Lakhmu (35), a company party committee member, carried a reward of 10 lakh. (Representative photo)
Updated on Jan 07, 2026 02:28 pm IST

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

The bodies of three Maoists, including a woman, have been recovered from the encounter site so far. (Representative photo)
Updated on Dec 18, 2025 09:26 pm IST

3 Naxalites killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

284 Naxalites have been killed in encounters in Chhattisgarh so far this year.
Published on Dec 18, 2025 02:18 pm IST

Chhattisgarh: Ten Maoists carrying 33 lakh bounty surrender in Sukma

With this, 263 Maoists have laid down arms in the district this year, Superintendent of Police (SP) Kiran Chavan said. (Representative photo)
Updated on Dec 12, 2025 05:40 pm IST

Chhattisgarh constable injured after stepping on pressure IED in Sukma: Police

After receiving preliminary medical assistance in the field, she was airlifted to Raipur for further treatment. (Representative photo)
Published on Nov 27, 2025 06:36 pm IST

Three Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district

The Union government has set a target of eliminating the Maoist insurgency by March 2026. (AFP/File)
Published on Nov 16, 2025 09:23 pm IST

3 Maoists killed after encounter breaks out in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

So far, three Maoists have been killed in the gun battle and the operation is still underway, inspector general of police (Bastar Range) Sunderraj P said. (Representative photo)
Published on Nov 16, 2025 10:17 am IST

78 Maoist cadres, including 43 women, surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region

The development follows Tuesday’s mass surrender by senior Maoist leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Bhupathi and 60 other cadres in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district. (Representative photo)
Published on Oct 15, 2025 07:38 pm IST

Chhattisgarh: Woman Maoist with 5 lakh bounty killed in encounter in Sukma district

The body of the woman Maoist, Buski Nuppo, was recovered from the site after the exchange of fire ended. (Representative photo)
Published on Sept 18, 2025 09:03 pm IST

Woman Naxal carrying 5 lakh reward killed in encounter by Chhattisgarh police

According to the police, the operation was launched based on inputs about the presence of Naxalites in the area.
Published on Sept 18, 2025 06:06 pm IST

Chhattisgarh: Two villagers killed by Maoists in Sukma

Police officials say such killings are part of the Maoists’ strategy to intimidate villagers, disrupt education in conflict-affected areas, and prevent locals from cooperating with government schemes. (Representational image)
Published on Sept 02, 2025 04:43 pm IST

Chhattisgarh: 30-year-old teacher killed by Maoists in Sukma district

His family members were also assaulted when they tried to intervene, a statement issued by the police said. (Representative photo)
Updated on Aug 29, 2025 08:44 pm IST

Chhattisgarh: Maoist killed in encounter in Sukma, 3 security personnel injured

The Chhattisgarh police said that the gunfight broke out in the forest along the Sukma-Dantewada inter-district border during a joint anti-Maoist operation. (Representational image)
Published on Jul 29, 2025 07:11 pm IST

Chhattisgarh: 23 Maoists with 1.18 crore bounty surrender in Sukma district

Some of the 32 Maoists who surrendered on Saturday were active in the Aamdai, Jagargunda, and Kerlapal areas, a police officer said. (Sourced)
Updated on Jul 12, 2025 05:13 pm IST

Chhattisgarh : Senior police officer killed in IED blast in Sukma , 3 injured

Akash Rao Giripunje, the ASP, was a young and courageous officer from the 2016 batch of the state police service.
Updated on Jun 09, 2025 01:10 pm IST

16 Maoists including 2 PGLA members surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

Security personnel after an operation against Maoists on March 20 in Chhattisgarh's Kanker (PTI/@BSFChhattisgarh via X)
Published on Jun 02, 2025 05:25 pm IST

18 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

At least 18 Naxalites turned themselves in before senior police and CRPF officials in Sukma on May 27, 2025.
Published on May 27, 2025 01:54 pm IST

Chhattisgarh: CoBRA commando, Maoist killed in Sukma district

The deceased commando of the CoBRA unit was identified as Mehul Solanki. (Representative file photo)
Published on May 22, 2025 07:06 pm IST

Indian Overseas Bank opens branch, ATM in Maoist affected Jagargunda village

the Indian Overseas Bank’s branch in Jagargunda was inaugurated by chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai virtually on Sunday and started functioning on Monday.
Published on May 19, 2025 06:25 pm IST

16 Maoists killed, 2 jawans injured in Chhattisgarh: Police

AK 47, INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) and other arms were recovered from the spot even as the identity of those killed was to be ascertained (HT Photo/ Representative photo)
Updated on Mar 29, 2025 10:51 am IST

First mobile tower erected at remote CRPF base in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

First mobile tower erected at remote CRPF base in Chhattisgarh's Sukma
Published on Mar 16, 2025 12:59 pm IST

65-year-old man allegedly killed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma: Police

With Monday’s incident, eight people have been killed by Maoists at separate locations so far this year in the state’s Bastar division. (Representational image)
Published on Mar 04, 2025 08:36 pm IST

CRPF personnel injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

Police said the CRPF personnel accidentally stepped on a pressure-activated IED planted by Maoists, triggering the blast. (Representational image)
Published on Feb 11, 2025 05:56 pm IST

The changing dynamics in Chhattisgarh’s Maoist heartland

The Chhattisgarh police claim that increasing operational and developmental reach in the otherwise deprived Maoist heartlands have turned the table around in the region.
Published on Dec 30, 2024 08:31 am IST

2 jawans injured in gunfight with Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma: Police

Sukma superintendent of police Kiran Chauhan said that the establishment of police camps in dense and remote forest areas has intensified operations against Maoists. (Representational image)
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 01:36 pm IST

Chhattisgarh: 10 Maoists killed in Sukma encounter, AK-47 rifles recovered

Maoist rebels train in a forest area. (AP File Photo)
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 02:22 pm IST

Chhattisgarh: 10 maoists killed in Sukma encounter, AK-47 rifles recovered

The operation involved the District Reserve Guard and CRPF, recovering several weapons. (Representational image)
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 12:05 pm IST

Chhattisgarh: 19 Maoists arrested by joint team of security forces in Sukma

The arrests were made by a joint team of security fores that was conducting anti-naxal operations. (PTI FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Oct 29, 2024 07:06 pm IST