Four Naxalites neutralized in Madhya Pradesh encounter

India Jun 14, 2025

Four Naxalites—three of them women—were killed in a joint security operation on Saturday in the forests of Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh. The action followed intelligence reports about Naxalite movement and involved Hawkforce, District Force, and CRPF teams working together.

CM Mohan Yadav called the operation a success

Security forces recovered a grenade launcher, an SLR rifle, and two .315 bore rifles from the site. The identities of those killed are still being confirmed as search efforts continue. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav called the operation a success and credited support from PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. This move is part of ongoing efforts to tackle Maoist activity in the region.