Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma on Wednesday called it a huge accomplishment following the killing of 27 Naxals, including top CPI-Maoist leader and General Secretary Basavaraju, in an ongoing operation in the Narayanpur-Abujmarh region.
"The PSLV-c61 mission faced a setback during the third stage due to a drop in chamber pressure, which impacted the fourth stage performance and led to mission loss. A national-level committee is investigating the cause," Narayanan told ANI.
Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday congratulated security forces for the successful operation in Narayanpur, where 27 Naxals were killed in an encounter, including top CPI-Maoist leader Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju.
Shah also said this is the first time in three decades of India's fight against Naxalism that a general secretary-ranked leader has been neutralised by the security forces.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that security forces have neutralized 27 dreaded Maoists, including Nambala Keshav Rao, alias Basavaraju, general secretary of CPI-Maoist, in an operation in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district and lauded the the major breakthrough.
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao on Wednesday asserted that security forces are working "diligently" to make Bastar Naxal-free by March 2026 after 26 Naxals were killed in an encounter with security forces in Narayanpur district.
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma on Wednesday said that at least 26 Naxals were killed during an encounter that broke out between security forces and Naxals in the forest area of Abujhmad in Narayanpur district.
BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, sharply criticised Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's comments on Operation Sindoor, calling them a serious affront to national security and the Indian Armed Forces.
An encounter is underway between security forces and Naxals in the forest area of Abujmad in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, police officials said on Wednesday.
Once known for its dense forests, steep mountains, and Naxal dominance, Abujhmad in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district is now witnessing a significant turnaround as multiple developmental projects are underway.
New Delhi [India], May 20: Renowned singer Udit Narayan has made this monsoon even more romantic with his new song 'Ishq Hua Hai'. Released under the 'Beat Bliss Records' music label, this mesmerizing track has captured the hearts of listeners everywhere.
In a rare setback, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) faced a mission failure on Sunday as its 101st launch -- EOS-09 aboard the PSLV-C61 -- could not be completed due to technical problems in the third stage of the launch vehicle.