In a joint anti-Naxal operation involving DRG, CRPF, and STF, seven Naxalites have been killed in intermittent encounters between the security forces and Naxalites on Thursday. The bodies of seven uniformed Naxalites have been recovered during the search operation.

A joint anti-Naxal operation involving DRG, CRPF, and STF from Narayanpur, Dantewada, Jagdalpur, and Kondagaon districts commenced on December 10, targeting South Abujhmad.

According to Bastar Police, exchange of fire between security forces and Naxalites underway since 3 am in the forest of Southern Abujhmad on Dantewada Narayanpur border.

According to IG Bastar P Sundarraj, the search operation is still underway, and detailed information will be shared after its conclusion.

Chhattisgarh CM Salutes Courage Of Security Forces

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai lauded the effort security forces operation.

“An anti-Naxal operation was going on in which our security forces succeeded in killing 7 Naxalites. I salute their courage…,” CM said.

#WATCH | Raipur: Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai says, "An anti-Naxal operation was going on in which our security forces succeeded in killing 7 Naxalites. I salute their courage…" https://t.co/VGbPzEswMz pic.twitter.com/8iFxgmDJfu

— ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2024

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