Chalapathi, a top leader in CPI(Maoist), was killed along with 13 comrades at the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border after a selfie helped security forces locate him. Known for executing a deadly 2008 Maoist attack and other operations, Chalapathi's movement was restricted following the identification. His demise marked a significant breakthrough for anti-Maoist operations.
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