Sukma, November 16 (). A major action has been taken by security forces against Maoists in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh. In the Tumalpad encounter that started on Sunday morning, the District Reserve Guard (DRG) team killed three Maoists.
The killed cadres also included Jan Militia commander and sniper specialist Madvi Deva, who carried a reward of Rs 5 lakh. Two women Maoists, Podium Gangi and Sodi Gangi, were also killed in the encounter. A reward of Rs 5 lakh each was declared on both of them. .303 rifle, BGL launcher, ammunition and other weapons have been recovered from the encounter site.
Superintendent of Police Kiran Chavan said that Madvi Deva, who killed many innocent civilians, is now dead. This encounter took place in Tumalpad forest and hilly area of Sukma police station Bhejji and Chintagufa border area. DRG team started search operation on reliable information. There was intermittent firing since morning, in which the Maoists were given a befitting reply.
DRG troops recovered three bodies, identified as Madvi Deva (Konta area committee member), Podiyam Gangi (CNM commander) and Sodi Gangi (Kistaram area committee member). All of them were staunch cadres of the Maoist organization who were involved in IED attacks, firing on police and killing of villagers. Inspector General of Police Bastar Range Sundarraj Pattalingam said that Maoism is in its last stages in Bastar. The grip of the organization has been broken and surrender is the only option left, leaving aside the path of violence. He warned that the Maoists’ conspiracy of terror and confusion will no longer work.
So far, 233 Maoists have been killed in Bastar range in the year 2025, which includes Central Committee members, DKSZC members and PLGA cadre. This figure is proof of the decisive defeat of Maoism. Naxalite hideouts are being rapidly eliminated due to the joint action of security forces, police and local stakeholders. After the encounter, DRG, Bastar Fighters, CRPF and other forces have started extensive searching in the surrounding area. There is a possibility that more cadres may be hiding or injured. A detailed report will be issued upon completion of the operation.
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