2025 Bijapur clash

The 2025 Bijapur clash was an encounter between Communist Party of India (Maoist) and Indian security forces in the Indravati National Park located in Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh, India.

[4][5] The Indravati National Park has been a safe heaven for Maoists due to its large area of forests covering 2,799.08 square kilometres.

[6] The Security forces which include the District Reserve Guards and Special Task Forces were sent to the area about a tip-off about a large group of Maoists moving in the area.

[7] A fierce gunfight occurred from both sides and after the encounter, the bodies of 31 Maoists were found in the area, but police suggested there could be more killed, and a search operation was launched.

[8] The Security Forces recovered many weapons including AK-47s, INSAS, SLR's, grenade launchers, and explosive materials from the site.