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Chhattisgarh: 2 Maoists killed in encounter in Bijapur

India

Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district killed two Maoists in an encounter on Friday, recovering weapons and explosives from the site.
This comes just a day after another major operation in Gariaband, where 10 Maoists—possibly including a senior leader—were reportedly killed.
Both actions occurred during ongoing search efforts, with the Bijapur operation specifically launched after a tip-off.

Government's intensified campaign against Maoists

These encounters are part of a bigger push by the government to eliminate Maoism from the country by next year.
Over the past year alone, 357 insurgents have been killed according to official documents.
A key moment came this May with the elimination of top Maoist leader Basvaraju, who had been behind several deadly attacks—marking a significant milestone in tackling one of India's toughest internal security challenges.