Fresh Maoist killing amid deepening insurgency in Chhattisgarh
Islamabad: Indian forces’ personnel recently killed a Maoist during a fresh crackdown on pro-freedom fighters in the Kanker district of Chhattisgarh. This marks another incident in the ongoing battle between Maoist guerrillas and Indian forces in the state.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the recent loss of life comes on the heels of another bloody encounter in January 2025 in Gariaband district, Raipur division, where 16 Maoists were killed in an intense firefight. The Indian government has been carrying out violent military campaigns in the region to suppress dissent and the larger Maoist insurgency in the central Indian state.
As per Indian government data, 48 Maoists have been killed so far in 2025. In 2024, the number of Maoists killed was 290, and the year before that, it was 50. The toll reflects the broader pattern of escalating violence in the region, with Maoists frequently engaging in guerrilla-style warfare, which has put significant pressure on Indian forces.
The operations against Maoists are resulting in atrocities against civilians, with guerrillas frequently resorting to ambushes, while Indian forces are accused of human rights abuses against guerrillas as well as civilians. These abuses have led to growing frustration among the local population.
Despite neutralizing Maoists, the core issue of insurgency persists, which is rooted in the socioeconomic disparity, underdevelopment, and the historical neglect of tribal areas in the region.
The combination of an escalating Maoist uprising and human rights violations by Indian forces under Modi’s regime paints a grim picture for India’s future.
