Two Women Naxals Killed in Encounter with Police in Madhya Pradesh

Two women Naxals were gunned down during an encounter with the police's Haq Force in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district. The head reward of the two killed was Rs 14 lakh each. The encounter occurred in the interior forest of Bichia police station area of Mandla district on Wednesday morning. The police have also recovered advanced weapons and other vital things from the site.

Madhya Pradesh DGP said on social media, "Two women Naxals were killed in an encounter with the Haq Force of the police in the interior forest under Bichia police station area of Mandla district this morning. An SLR rifle, a normal rifle, a wireless set and other useful items have been recovered from the site. The police are continuing to search the area so that no Naxal can escape."

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav welcomed the police force for the operation's success and reaffirmed his determination to uproot Naxals from the state. He added, "Due to the police alert, two women Naxals, against whom there was a reward of Rs 14 lakh on their heads, were gunned down in police firing. With the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, our police force is working day and night in anti-Naxal operations. We are making tireless efforts to free the state from Naxals."

He also stated, "Our operation to end Naxalism in the state is still on. Within the last one year, we have killed more than 10 Naxals in different operations, which is a beacon of our success. Our police force is making every operation worthwhile by its skill, vigilance and bravery. What is most essential is that not a single of our police officials was hurt during this operation, which is evidence of the fruitful execution of our plan."

On social media, the Chief Minister posted, "Today, two women Naxals, upon whose heads the reward was of Rs 14 lakh, were gunned down in a combing operation carried out by Haq Force deep in the jungles of the Bichia police station region of Mandla district. SLR rifles and other essential equipment were seized. I extend heartfelt congratulations to our security forces for this excellent and courageous step.She also said, "Under the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah, a decision has been made to finish off Naxalism from the country entirely by March 2026".This victory will further boost us towards the accomplishment of our objective. The nation and Madhya Pradesh will soon be rid of the evil of terrorism and Naxalism."

The Naxal operations in the state, experts say, have to a large degree fallen in their grasp due to stern action from the Madhya Pradesh government and the security personnel. There have been recent successes when the police's monitoring activities and intelligence reports helped trigger many fruitful operations against them. Such attacks continuing are sure to render the state free from all Naxals in a couple of years from now.