CM Sai on Naxal Encounter: Raipur. Security forces have got historical success in the biggest campaign so far run against Naxalites in the dense forests of Abujhmad in Chhattisgarh. District Reserve Guard (DRG) soldiers killed Maoist organization general secretary and top leader Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavraju. A total of 27 Naxalites have been killed in this encounter. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai has described this big success as a step of breaking the back of Naxalism and saluted the valor of DRG soldiers.
CM Vishnudev Sai said that since we have come to power, our soldiers are fighting very strongly with Naxalism. Constant operations are being done and we are also getting success. The head of the Maoists, called the general secretary – was killed by our soldiers. His death is a big shock for Naxalism, it has broken his back. This is a big success. We thank our DRG soldiers and salute their valor.
27 piles in encounter
On May 19, 2025, the joint teams of DRG left for the presence of Maoist leaders in the Abujhmad area spread over the borders of Narayanpur, Bijapur and Dantewada districts. On the morning of May 21, the Maoists suddenly started firing, after which the security forces killed 27 Naxalites in retaliation.
Huge amount of weapon recovered
Security forces have recovered state-of-the-art weapons and large amounts of ammunition from the encounter site. With this, the preparation of Naxalites and the seriousness of their plans can be gauged.
A young martyr, many injured
A DRG jawan has been martyred in this fierce encounter, whose body has been brought to Narayanpur. Apart from this, some soldiers have been injured, who have been kept out of danger by giving timely treatment.