Chhattisgarh

• 18 Nov 2024

Maoists Encounter in Bastar

Why in News?

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

Key Points

• 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.

District Reserve Guard (DRG)

• 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.