Chhattisgarh: Martyrs given final salute, identification of slain Naxalites underway
- bySherya
- 04 Dec, 2025
Bijapur Naxal Encounter: Three DRG soldiers were martyred in a police-Naxalite encounter in Bijapur, while security forces killed 18 Maoists. Among the slain Naxalites was the bounty-carrying commander, Vella Modiam.

3 soldiers martyred in Chhattisgarh
Three District ReSource: Ashok Naiduersonnel were martyred while two others were injured and are undergoing treatment in a fierce police-Naxalite encounter on Wednesday (December 3) in the West Bastar Committee, a border area of Bijapur and Dantewada districts in Chhattisgarh. On Thursday (December 4) morning, the bodies of the martyred personnel – Head Constable Mohan Baddi, Constable Ramesh Sodhi and Constable Dukaru Gonde – were brought to the police line in Bijapur, where they were given a tearful salute. Top police officials, including Bastar IG Sundarraj P, the families of the martyred personnel and DRG personnel paid tribute to them.
Bodies of 18 Maoists recovered
Bastar Inspector General Sundarraj P. Bodies of 18 Maoists recovered. days, a joint search operation was being conducted by the CRPF, Special Task Force (STF) Cobra, and the Directorate of Police (DRG) in the West Bastar Division. The encounter, which began on Wednesday morning, continued intermittently until evening. A major success: During the search of the site, troops have recovered the bodies of 18 Maoists.
Identification of Naxalites continues.
One of the killed Naxalites hasIdentification of Naxalites identified Naxalite carrying a bounty of ₹8 lakh and a DVC member of the Maoist organisation. The identification of the other Naxalites is ongoing. The soldiers engaged in this encounter with the Naxalite PLGA Battalion No. 2.
Weapons recovered
Light machine guns, SLR rifles, and 3-Not-3 rifles were also recovered from the scene. The Inspector General of Police (IG) has claimed that the number of Naxalites killed may rise. Additional forces have been sent to the scene to conduct a search operation in the surrounding areas. The Inspector General has stated that all the killed Naxalites will be identified by evening.
Final salute to three soldiers
The three brave soldiers who were martyred while fighting the NaxaliteThe three brave soldiers who were martyred while fighting the Naxalites were given a final salute with full honours on Thursday.h the soldiers displayed extraordinary bravery and inflicted heavy losses on the Naxalites.Chhattisgarh: Martyrs given final salute, identification of slain Naxalites underway
Bijapur Naxal Encounter: Three DRG soldiers were martyred in a police-Naxalite encounter in Bijapur, while security forces killed 18 Maoists. Among the slain Naxalites was the bounty-carrying commander, Vella Modiam.
3 soldiers martyred in Chhattisgarh
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Three District ReSource: Ashok Naiduersonnel were martyred while two others were injured and are undergoing treatment in a fierce police-Naxalite encounter on Wednesday (December 3) in the West Bastar Committee, a border area of Bijapur and Dantewada districts in Chhattisgarh. On Thursday (December 4) morning, the bodies of the martyred personnel – Head Constable Mohan Baddi, Constable Ramesh Sodhi and Constable Dukaru Gonde – were brought to the police line in Bijapur, where they were given a tearful salute. Top police officials, including Bastar IG Sundarraj P, the families of the martyred personnel and DRG personnel paid tribute to them.
Bodies of 18 Maoists recovered
Bastar Inspector General Sundarraj P. Bodies of 18 Maoists recovered. days, a joint search operation was being conducted by the CRPF, Special Task Force (STF) Cobra, and the Directorate of Police (DRG) in the West Bastar Division. The encounter, which began on Wednesday morning, continued intermittently until evening. A major success: During the search of the site, troops have recovered the bodies of 18 Maoists.
Identification of Naxalites continues.
One of the killed Naxalites hasIdentification of Naxalites identified Naxalite carrying a bounty of ₹8 lakh and a DVC member of the Maoist organisation. The identification of the other Naxalites is ongoing. The soldiers engaged in this encounter with the Naxalite PLGA Battalion No. 2.
Weapons recovered
Light machine guns, SLR rifles, and 3-Not-3 rifles were also recovered from the scene. The Inspector General of Police (IG) has claimed that the number of Naxalites killed may rise. Additional forces have been sent to the scene to conduct a search operation in the surrounding areas. The Inspector General has stated that all the killed Naxalites will be identified by evening.
Final salute to three soldiers
The three brave soldiers who were martyred while fighting the NaxaliteThe three brave soldiers who were martyred while fighting the Naxalites were given a final salute with full honours on Thursday.h the soldiers displayed extraordinary bravery and inflicted heavy losses on the Naxalites.



