Sukma Superintendent of Police Kiran Chavan confirmed the recovery of 16 Naxal bodies from the site and said, "Two of our jawans sustained injuries during the operation and are being evacuated for medical attention."
"Today, on the death anniversary of Swarajyarakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, I visited the memorial site at Vadu Budruk in (Shirur Pune ) and paid my respects and gratitude," said Ajit Pawar.
The exchange of fire began following a joint anti-Naxal operation launched by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Friday.
A 'Pride Run' was organised on Saturday in Raipur by the Social Welfare Department along with Chhattisgarh Mitwa Sankalp Samiti to promote the message of gender equality.
Sharing information, Bastar Inspector General Sundarraj P said, "One jawan injured during an IED blast planted by Maoists towards Bedmakoti. The injured soldier is being given first aid at the District Hospital in Narayanapur."
Addressing a press conference, Baghel alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were giving patronage to the betting app, further adding that the government had made it clear that if anyone took any action against the app, they would face action.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday said that the investigation is underway, and strict action will be taken against those involved in a case related to the Mahadev Betting App.
A large number of supporters gathered outside the residence of former Chattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches in connection with the Mahadev betting app case.
Several major tech companies from Bengaluru, referred to as the Silicon Valley of India, have expressed interest in expanding their business in Chhattisgarh.
After the search CBI started at around 60 locations, including the addresses of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, sprawling in different states as a part of a probe in Mahadev betting case, a cycle of allegations and counters started in the political spectrum of Chhattisgarh.