Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 05:16pm on 14 Jun 2025,Saturday India
In a significant anti-Maoist operation in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district, four Maoists, including three women, were killed during an encounter with security forces. The joint operation, led by Hawk Force and police personnel, occurred in the Bahela police station area on Friday. The slain Maoists were affiliated with the Tanda Dalam group, and authorities recovered weapons including an AK-47 and a 315 bore rifle. Police stated the deceased carried collective rewards of ₹47 lakh. Balaghat, a Maoist-affected area bordering Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, has seen intensified combing operations. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav praised the security forces, emphasizing his government’s commitment to eliminating extremism and ensuring the state's safety. (PC: Pragativadi & BBC)
