An intense encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district has resulted in the deaths of six Naxalites. The gunfight erupted around 10 AM in the Indravati National Park area during an anti-Naxalite operation. Security forces, including the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) from Bijapur and Dantewada, were acting on intelligence regarding the presence of high-ranking Maoist cadres.
Intermittent firing lasted for several hours. Following the exchange, a search of the encounter site revealed the bodies of six Maoists. They were found in possession of automatic weapons, including an INSAS rifle, sten guns, a .303 rifle, and explosives. Additional security teams, comprising the DRG, STF, Bastar Fighters, CRPF, and Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF), were deployed to secure the area and pursue any fleeing cadres.
The operation is reportedly still ongoing. This significant success is viewed as a crucial step towards eradicating the Maoist insurgency in the region. The state government has reiterated its commitment to ending Naxalism by a set deadline, emphasizing the ongoing efforts and achievements of the security forces.
