Nearly 200 Naxalites have been neutralized in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region this year, according to police reports. Of these, 189 were killed, with significant recoveries of weapons including AK-47s and LMGs. The operations have targeted high-profile Maoists, resulting in a bounty of ₹9.72 crore for those eliminated. The police emphasized their commitment to combating Naxalism and restoring peace in the region.