Bharat Express

Maoists

This latest encounter brings the total number of Maoists killed by security forces and state police this year to 112, a significant increase compared to 2023, when 22 Maoists were killed.

West Singhbhum is considered one of the most left-wing extremist-affected districts in the country. 

Three CRPF jawans were killed and 14 injured in an encounter with Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. The clash occurred during the establishment of a Forward Operating Base.

She is the wife of surrendered Maoist leader Lijesh, who had in 2021 returned to the mainstream after giving up the path of armed struggle.

"I'm not sure whether I should be happy that I survived. So many people died. "I'm numb," the driver admitted.