Major Setback for Maoists: Key Leaders Neutralized in Cross-Borders Operations

In a significant development, security forces successfully neutralized three senior Maoist leaders, including AOBSZC Secretary Uday and East Division Secretary Aruna, in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district. The operation took place along the Andhra-Odisha Border, according to the District Superintendent of Police.

The SP's statement confirmed that the operation engaged high-ranking Maoist figures, further intensifying the crackdown on the group. A separate anti-Naxal operation, grounded on credible intelligence, saw Gadchiroli Police and CRPF personnel confront four hardcore Maoists near the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border, resulting in their deaths after a fierce exchange of gunfire.

The Maharashtra operation, led by Additional SP Ramesh and involving 300 personnel including 12 C60 commando teams, started on Thursday amidst difficult weather conditions. Amidst the heavy firing exchange, four Maoist bodies were recovered, along with weaponry and communication tools. Efforts persisted with ongoing area searches to tackle the Maoist threat comprehensively.

(With inputs from agencies.)