In recent operations in Chhattisgarh, security forces have achieved significant success against Maoist insurgents, killing 12 Naxalites, including senior leader Manoj alias Modem Balakrishna, who was a central committee member of the CPI (Maoist). This year alone, 243 Naxalites have been neutralized in the state, bolstering the ongoing anti-Naxal campaign. Despite these successes, challenges remain, as evidenced by two CRPF personnel being injured in a pressure explosive device blast in Dantewada. Additionally, the surrender of 16 Maoists reflects the potential fracture within the insurgent ranks, suggesting that sustained security operations are reshaping the dynamics of Maoist influence in the region.