Chhattisgarh: Three women Maoists killed in Bastar encounter; toll 192 this year

In Bastar’s Kanker and Narayanpur districts, security forces killed three female Maoists during a major encounter. This incident brings the Maoist death toll this year to 192. The firefight follows recent civilian murders by Maoists in Bijapur and Sukma districts, underscoring sustained efforts to curb Left Wing Extremism in the region.