Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 07:15am on 21 May 2025,Wednesday India
In a significant development, at least 26 Maoists were killed in a gun battle with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. State Home Minister Vijay Sharma confirmed the fatalities, noting that the operation had been ongoing for 72 hours. The encounter involved District Reserve Guard (DRG) teams from four districts: Dantewada, Kanker, Bijapur, and Kondagaon. Authorities indicated that a senior Maoist leader might be among the deceased, with further details pending. This operation is part of the government's broader efforts to restore basic services like schools, hospitals, roads, and communication infrastructure in Maoist-affected areas, aiming to improve regional stability and development. (PC: Hindustan Times & Swarajya)
