Chhattisgarh: Bijapur Police confirmed on Thursday that all six Maoists killed in the November 11 encounter in the National Park area have been identified.

The joint operation was conducted by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) of Bijapur and Dantewada, along with the Special Task Force (STF), following intelligence inputs about the presence of senior Maoist leaders.

Top Maoist Leaders Among Dead

Those killed include DVCM Kanna alias Buchanna Kudiyam and DVCM Urmila, both carrying rewards of ₹8 lakh each.

Kanna was wanted in 42 criminal cases, while Urmila served as Secretary of the Pamed Area Committee and was deeply involved in recruitment and logistics.

Weapons and Explosives Recovered

Security forces recovered two INSAS rifles, a 9mm carbine, a .303 rifle, a pistol, explosives, and Maoist-related materials from the site after intense gunfire that lasted several hours.

Four Other Cadres Identified

The other four slain Maoists were Jagat Tamo alias Motu, Deve, Bhagat, and Mangli Oyam, each carrying rewards ranging from ₹2 to ₹5 lakh.

Major Blow to Maoist Presence in Bastar

Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range) Sundarraj P said the encounter dealt a major setback to Maoist operations in West and South Bastar.

Recovered digital evidence is expected to expose further links to the Maoist urban network.