Deepak Kumar, Commandant of the CRPF’s 207 Battalion of CoBRA, on September 12 said the elimination of 10 Maoists in an encounter in Gariyaband district was the result of strong coordination between the Chhattisgarh Police and CoBRA battalion, despite the challenges posed by the terrain
The operation was carried out jointly by the 207 Battalion of CoBRA and the Chhattisgarh Police, who also recovered the bodies and weapons of the slain extremists, including a senior Maoist cadre, Manoj alias Balkrishna.
While speaking to media, Kumar said, “There was very good coordination between Chhattisgarh Police and our CoBRA battalion. The area of operation had a tough terrain with steep ascent, but our jawans killed 10 Maoists. We will continue operations to eliminate remaining Maoist cadres in Gariyaband.”
#WATCH | Chhattisgarh | On 10 naxals neutralised in Gariyaband encounter, Deepak Kumar, Commandant, 207 battalion CoBRA says, "There was very good coordination between Chhattisgarh Police and our CoBRA battalion. The area of operation had a tough terrain with steep ascent, but… pic.twitter.com/mOezfqkimq
— ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2025
SP Gariaband Nikhil Rakhecha lauded the operation and appealed to the Maoists to surrender.
“This operation was going on for the last two days. A joint team of Gariaband E-30, CoBRA, STF and CRPF carried out this encounter. CC member Manoj was operating in this area. These 10 Maoists were carrying a total award of Rs 5.21 crore on their arrest. We appeal to the Maoists to surrender. The security forces did a great job,” the SP Gariaband told media.
#WATCH | Chhattisgarh | On 10 naxals neutralised in Gariyaband encounter, SP Gariaband Nikhil Rakhecha says, "This operation was going on for the last two days. A joint team of Gariaband E-30, CoBRA, STF and CRPF carried out this encounter. CC member Manoj was operating in this… pic.twitter.com/Bf66pH2UJL
— ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2025
On September 11, Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the elimination of 10 Maoists in Chhattisgarh during a joint operation by CRPF’s Cobra commandos, Chhattisgarh Police, and District Reserve Guard (DRG).
Amit Shah further reiterated the Union Government’s commitment to eradicate Maoism from Chhattigarh by March 31, 2026, stating that all the Maoists should surrender on time.
“Our security forces have achieved another major success against the Maoists today. In Chhattisgarh, CRPF’s Cobra commandos, Chhattisgarh Police, and DRG conducted a joint operation and eliminated 10 notorious Maoists, including CCM Modem Balakrishna alias Manoj, who carried a bounty of Rs 1 crore. The remaining Maoists should surrender in time.
The complete eradication of red terror is certain before March 31st,” Amit Shah wrote on ‘X’. Recently, in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, 30 Maoists surrendered and were rehabilitated.
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma said the surrender and rehabilitation of 30 Maoists in Bijapur is the result of the state government’s rehabilitation policy, the efforts of security forces, and ongoing development workHe also urged Maoists to join the mainstream and improve their lives.
Speaking to media, Sharma said, “In Bijapur in the Bastar region, 30 Maoists have been rehabilitated. This is one of the largest numbers so far. This is the result of the Chhattisgarh government’s rehabilitation policy, the bravery of the jawans, and the government’s development works. We repeatedly appeal to the Maoists to join the mainstream and improve their lives…”
(with inputs from ANI)
