Two jawans were injured in an encounter between security forces and Naxalites in the jungle of Abujhmadh at Kanker Narayanpur Border, Chhattisgarh. The injured jawans have been airlifted and brought to Raipur hospital. IG Bastar P Sundarraj informed that the bodies of 5 Naxalites have been recovered so far. A large quantity of weapons have also been recovered. Exchange of fire still underway.
#WATCH | Raipur, Chhattisgarh: 2 jawans who got injured in the encounter with Naxalites in the jungle of Abujhmadh at Kanker Narayanpur Border, airlifted and brought to Raipur hospital
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— ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2024
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Chhattisgarh police had informed about exchange of fire between Security forces and naxals at Kanker Narayanpur Border on Saturday.
According to Chhattisgarh Police, the security forces conducted a search operation on Friday night.
“Exchange of fire underway between Security forces and naxals in the jungle of Abujhmadh at Kanker Narayanpur Border,” said Chhattisgarh Police.
Working For ‘Naxal-Free Bastar’ Says Arun Sao
Speaking to ANI on encounter, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao said that government is working to make Bastar Naxal-free. He said, “As per the promise, the double-engine government is taking strong steps for making Bastar Naxal-free. Our security forces are going to remote areas and fighting the Naxalites… We are moving Bastar towards development by gradually making it Naxal-free…”
#WATCH | Raipur: On the exchange of fire between Security forces and naxals in the jungle of Abujhmadh, Chhattisgarh Dy CM Arun Sao says, "As per the promise, the double-engine government is taking strong steps for making Bastar Naxal-free. Our security forces are going to remote… https://t.co/3tZIJbJCyW pic.twitter.com/fzPRPwtiZR
— ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2024
Reports indicate that this is a major encounter operation involving heavy exchange of fire to neutralise the Naxals.
Reports indicate that this is a major encounter operation involving heavy exchange of fire to neutralise the Naxals.
In another incident, bodies of three Naxals, including of a platoon commander with a bounty of Rs 8 lakh, killed in an encounter in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, were recovered by security forces on November 9, a senior police official said.
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