ThePrint ThePrintAM: WHO ARE THE MAOISTS KILLED IN AN ENCOUNTER IN CHHATTISGARH'S NARAYANPUR?
Sep 23, 2025
A deadly encounter in Chhattisgarh's Abujmar forest reveals insights into two prominent Maoist leaders, Katha Ramachandra Reddy and Kadari Satya Narayan Reddy, and their impact on the region. The discussion highlights recent security operations that have resulted in significant casualties among Maoist ranks. Additionally, there's talk of a potential split between political and hardline factions, complicating the ongoing conflict and negotiations in the area.
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Major Leadership Loss For Maoists
- Security forces killed two Central Committee Maoist leaders in an Abujmar encounter, further weakening CPI (Maoist)'s leadership.
- The slain leaders, Vikalp and Kosa, led the Dhandakaranya Special Zone and masterminded decades of violent incidents.
Names Confirmed By Police
- The two senior Maoist leaders were identified as Katha Ramachandra Reddy alias Vikalp and Kadari Satya Narayan Reddy alias Kosa.
- Narayanpur Superintendent of Police Rovinson Guria confirmed the identities and provided details.
Roles Of The Killed Leaders
- Vikalp served as secretary and spokesperson of the Dhandakaranya Special Zone Committee and Kosa led its North Subzonal Bureau.
- Both were active for over three decades and are blamed for attacks causing security and civilian deaths.