A man accused of being a police informer, Madkam Bhima, was killed by Maoists in Pujarikanker, Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. The attackers entered his home late Wednesday, accused him of collaborating with police, dragged him outside, and attacked him with sharp weapons, killing him on the spot.
Reported to the Usur police station on Thursday, Bhima&rsquo;s death brings the civilian toll from Maoist-related violence in Bastar this year to 38. A case has been registered, and legal proceedings are underway.
Maoists have suffered major leadership losses amid intensified counter-insurgency operations, part of the Union government&rsquo;s plan to eliminate Maoism by next year. Between January and September, security forces have killed key Maoist leaders in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
The killing of Maoist chief Nambala Kesava Rao, alias Basavaraju, on May 20 marked a breakthrough. Rao was the mastermind behind several attacks, including the 2010 ambush that killed 76 security personnel, and was considered the backbone of the Left-wing insurgency in central India.

Madkam Bhima killed by Maoists in Bijapur; civilian toll in Bastar rises amid crackdown

Maoists Kill Alleged Informer in Chhattisgarh

Madkam Bhima killed by Maoists in Bijapur; civilian toll in Bastar rises amid crackdown

October 2, 2025 | 21:15 IST