Security Forces Neutralize Three Naxalites in Sukma
In a significant development in the fight against left-wing extremism, security personnel engaged in an encounter with Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, resulting in the deaths of three insurgents. The operation, which began earlier, is still ongoing as of December 18, 2025.
Details from the Encounter Site
According to officials, the bodies of the three Maoists have been recovered from the location of the firefight. One of the deceased has been identified as a woman cadre. The exchange of fire took place in the dense forests of Sukma, a region long affected by Naxalite activity. Security forces, acting on specific intelligence, launched the operation which led to the confrontation.
The identities of the slain Naxalites are yet to be fully ascertained. A search of the area is currently in progress, and weapons and Maoist literature are expected to have been seized. Authorities have stated that more information will be provided as the situation develops and the operation concludes.
Ongoing Anti-Naxal Operations
This incident underscores the continuous efforts by state and central forces to curb Maoist insurgency in the Bastar region. Sukma district has been a focal point of such security operations due to its history as a Naxalite stronghold. The successful neutralization of three cadres is seen as a setback for the outlawed CPI (Maoist) group in the area.
The security personnel involved in the operation remain on high alert. Further details about the unit involved and any potential injuries on the security forces' side are awaited. Local police and paramilitary forces are coordinating closely to secure the region following the encounter.
