Three villagers in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, were murdered by Naxalites in a shocking act of violence. The incident occurred on Tuesday, and police responded swiftly, arriving at the scene to investigate. The victims’ throats were slit, and the motive behind the killings is still under investigation. The act is perceived as a desperate attempt by the Naxalites to assert their presence and create fear among the local population amid intensified anti-Naxal operations. Search operations have been ramped up, and police are searching potential hideouts. The killing of ASP Akash Rao Giripunje in an IED blast in Sukma also underscores the challenges faced by security forces. The government has set a deadline of March 31, 2026, for eliminating Naxalism.
