Maoists Encounter in Bastar | 18 Nov 2024

In an anti-insurgency operation in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, five Maoists were killed and two security personnel were injured.

Forces Involved in the Operation:
- The operation involves personnel from the Border Security Force (BSF), District Reserve Guard (DRG), and Special Task Force (STF).
- The Border Security Force (BSF) is a paramilitary force established in India in 1965 primarily for guarding the country's land borders and maintaining peace and security in border areas.
Maoist Casualties in Bastar Region:
- In 2024, a total of 197 Maoist bodies were recovered in separate encounters across the Bastar region.

The District Reserve Guard (DRG) is a specialized police unit in Chhattisgarh, established in 2008 to combat Maoist violence.
It consists of specially trained personnel operating in affected districts, conducting anti-Maoist operations, search and seizure, and gathering intelligence.
The DRG collaborates with other security forces, like the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), to counter the Maoist insurgency.