The operation was conducted jointly by the Gadchiroli Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Around 800 personnel from 18 teams, including C-60 commandos, Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads (BDDS) and special operations units, took part in the drive, an official statement said
28 February,2026 06:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
According to officers, the operation began late on Tuesday after intelligence inputs indicated the presence of Company No 10 cadres and other Maoist members from Chhattisgarh in the border forests, allegedly planning violent activities
07 February,2026 04:49 PM IST | Gadchiroli | mid-day online correspondent
Among those neutralised was Prabhakar, the in-charge of the Gadchiroli Division Committee, West Sub Zonal Bureau, and Company No. 10 of the CPI (Maoist). He hailed from Kamareddy, Telangana, and carried a reward of Rs 25 lakh on his head, an official statement said
06 February,2026 11:13 PM IST | Gadchiroli | mid-day online correspondent
Meanwhile, another C-60 commando also sustained a gunshot injury during the encounter on Thursday night. He was evacuated from the area and airlifted to Bhamragad taluka. Officials said his condition is stable and he will be shifted to Gadchiroli for further treatment
06 February,2026 01:10 PM IST | Gadchiroli | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
