12 Maoists Killed in Massive Chhattisgarh Encounter; Konta Committee Decimated

• 12 Maoists were killed in a massive encounter with security forces in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, on Saturday morning.
• The Konta Area Committee was completely destroyed, with key member Sachin Magdu among the deceased.
• Security forces, including DRG, STF, and CoBRA Battalion, recovered 3 AK-47 rifles, other weapons, ammunition, and explosives.
• This year, 275 Maoists have died in encounters in Chhattisgarh, with 246 from the Bastar region.
• The operation significantly weakens Maoist leadership and boosts security forces' morale, aligning with Amit Shah's 2026 eradication target.

Why It Matters: Major encounter in Chhattisgarh kills 12 Maoists, decimating Konta Committee and weakening their presence.