Indian Forces Kill 31 Maoists in Major Clash; Two Commandos Dead

Indian security forces killed 31 Maoist rebels in a major operation in Chhattisgarh, while two commandos also lost their lives. The clash occurred in a forested area, where Maoists have long waged an insurgency against the government. Officials described the encounter as one of the biggest blows to the rebels in recent years. Maoists, who claim to fight for the rights of tribal communities and landless farmers, have been active in several Indian states despite intensified security crackdowns.