As the search and combing teams of the police and central paramilitary force, including the CRPF’s COBRA team, moved into dense forests, the bodies of the three women Naxalites were recovered.
On June 14, 2025, four Naxalites, including three women, were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Pachama Dadar forest area of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. The operation, conducted by the Hawk Force, District Force, and CRPF, was launched based on intelligence about Naxalite movements.
Security forces recovered a grenade launcher, a self-loading rifle, two 315 bore rifles, a rocket launcher, cartridges, and other materials from the site.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav praised the operation, stating it aligns with the goal to eradicate Naxalism by March 2026, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Efforts to identify the deceased are ongoing, and a search operation continues in the area. Balaghat, a Maoist-affected district, borders Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, both regions with Naxalite activity.
What Happened?
● Location and Date: The encounter took place on June 14, 2025, in the Pachama Dadar forest area of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, a region known for Naxalite activity due to its proximity to Maoist strongholds in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh.
● Operation Details: The operation was a joint effort involving the Hawk Force (a specialized anti-Naxal unit of Madhya Pradesh Police), the District Force, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). It was initiated based on intelligence inputs about the presence of Naxalites in the area.
● Outcome: Four Naxalites were killed during the encounter. Security forces recovered significant weaponry, including a grenade launcher, a self-loading rifle, two 315 bore rifles, a rocket launcher, cartridges, and other materials, indicating the group was well-armed.
● Ongoing Actions: Efforts are underway to identify the deceased Naxalites, and a search operation continues in the area to ensure no further threats remain.