Raipur, September 11, 2025: At least 10 Maoists were killed today in a joint operation in Gariyaband district of Chhattisgarh, bordering Odisha.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the joint forces of Central Para Military Force’s Cobra Commando, Chhattisgarh Police and District Reserve Guard saying “Our security forces have achieved another major success against Naxalites”.
The joint forces have succeeded in killing ten Maoists, including Modem Balkrishna, a Central Committee member, Shah said in X.
Balkrishna was having a reward of Rs one crore on his head.
Shah also advised the remaining Naxalites should also surrender in time.
He also said complete destruction of red terror is certain before the upcoming 31st March, referring to the plan of the Central government to free Maoists from the country by March 31, 2026.
