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Indian Forces Kill 14 Maoists in Chhattisgarh Clashes

1/4/2026

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On January 3, Indian security forces killed 14 Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh during two clashes in Sukma and Bijapur.
The Naxalite rebellion has claimed over 10,000 lives and seeks rights for marginalized indigenous people.
Authorities seized ammunition and assault rifles.
The government aims to eliminate the insurgency by March.
Since 2024, over 500 Maoists have been killed in Chhattisgarh, showing the rebellion weakened.

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Story summary

On January 3, Indian security forces killed 14 Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh during two clashes in Sukma and Bijapur.
The Naxalite rebellion has claimed over 10,000 lives and seeks rights for marginalized indigenous people.
Authorities seized ammunition and assault rifles.
The government aims to eliminate the insurgency by March.
Since 2024, over 500 Maoists have been killed in Chhattisgarh, showing the rebellion weakened.