2025-04-21: At least one Naxalite was killed on Monday (21 April) at around 5:30 pm (local time) following an exchange of gunfire with security officials between Kerpe and Todsampara villages during a security operation in Bijapur District, Chhattisgarh. Arms and other objects were recovered from the scene. An investigation is ongoing.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Armed clashes are possible during arrests of terror suspects. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
