HomeIndiaChhattisgarh News: 2 Maoists Killed In Encounter In Bijapur, Arms Seized

Chhattisgarh News: 2 Maoists Killed In Encounter In Bijapur, Arms Seized

Published on

spot_img


Bijapur: At least two Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces during a search operation in Bijapur district of Bastar division in Chhattisgarh on Friday. A joint search operation by the CRPF was launched in Bijapur after receiving information about the presence of Maoists in the Usur-Basaguda-Pamed-Tarrem area on Friday, a statement said.

The operation took place in the Rekhapalli-Komathpalli forest area, where a sustained encounter unfolded between the security forces and a group of Maoists, starting around 11 am. The confrontation lasted several hours in the Rekhapalli-Komathpalli forest area , during which the law enforcement personnel engaged the armed insurgents.

Following the encounter, authorities recovered the bodies of two Maoists. In addition, the police also seized a notable cache of weaponry, which included a 01 SLR Rifle, along with a significant amount of other arms and ammunition. This operation marked a critical moment in the ongoing efforts to combat Maoist activities in the region. The process of identifying the Maoists killed in the encounter is being carried out.

The search operation is ongoing. The detailed information will be released separately after the operation is completed.



Source link

Latest articles

Luis Suárez makes penalty shot to give Inter-Miami 1-0 lead against Cavalier S.C.

Luis Suárez makes penalty shot to give...

Columbia University expels students over pro-Palestinian protests amid govt pressure and funding cuts – The Times of India

Columbia University has has expelled students involved in last year’s pro-Palestinian...

Facing government shutdown threat, Senate Democrat leader Chuck Schumer announces support for GoP funding bill – The Times of India

Chuck Schumer, with Sen. Tina Smith as Senate Democrats gathered behind closed...

Versace era at Versace is ending: Donatella quits as creative chief amid sale talk – The Times of India

Actress Jennifer Lopez, left, and designer Donatella Versace (AP Photo) Donatella Versace...

More like this

Luis Suárez makes penalty shot to give Inter-Miami 1-0 lead against Cavalier S.C.

Luis Suárez makes penalty shot to give...

Columbia University expels students over pro-Palestinian protests amid govt pressure and funding cuts – The Times of India

Columbia University has has expelled students involved in last year’s pro-Palestinian...

Facing government shutdown threat, Senate Democrat leader Chuck Schumer announces support for GoP funding bill – The Times of India

Chuck Schumer, with Sen. Tina Smith as Senate Democrats gathered behind closed...