GG News Bureau
Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, 9th Feb. A fierce gunfight between security forces and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Sunday morning resulted in the killing of 12 Naxalites, while two security personnel were martyred, officials confirmed. The encounter took place in the forest area of Indravati National Park, a known Naxalite stronghold.
According to Bastar police officials, two other security personnel sustained injuries during the operation, and a search mission is still underway in the dense forest region.
Joint Operation Against Naxalites
Security forces had launched an anti-Naxalite operation based on intelligence inputs about Naxalite movements in the area. A joint team comprising personnel from different security units, including the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Special Task Force (STF), was deployed in the operation.
A senior police official confirmed that all 12 Naxalite bodies have been recovered from the encounter site, while efforts are underway to retrieve the bodies of the fallen security personnel.
“12 Naxalites were killed in the encounter in the National Park area of Bijapur district. Two jawans lost their lives, while two others were injured in the gunfight. A search operation is ongoing in the area,” said an official.
Security Forces Suffer Losses, Evacuation Underway
Among the two security personnel who lost their lives, one was from the District Reserve Guard (DRG) of the state police, while the other belonged to the Special Task Force (STF). Officials confirmed that the two injured personnel are being evacuated for medical treatment.
“We are making efforts to retrieve the bodies of our fallen jawans and ensure the safe evacuation of the injured personnel. The operation is still active, and further details will emerge as the search continues,” said a senior security officer.
Chhattisgarh, particularly the Bastar division, has been a hotbed of Naxalite insurgency, with frequent clashes between Maoist rebels and security forces. Sunday’s encounter marks another significant success for security agencies, who have intensified anti-Naxalite operations in recent months.
Authorities have confirmed that operations will continue in the region to eliminate remaining Naxalite threats and ensure the safety of civilians in the affected areas.
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