After top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma was neutralised by security forces on Tuesday, Congress leader TS Singh Deo welcomed the development and termed it a "major step" in the ongoing anti-Naxal operations.
These brave individuals demonstrated exceptional courage in anti-Naxal operations in Jharkhand and counter-terror operations in Jammu & Kashmir. BSF personnel were recognised for showcasing unmatched valour and heroism during Operation Sindoor on the western border.
In a significant development in the fight against Left Wing Extremism, twelve Naxals, including five women and seven men, surrendered before police authorities in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Thursday. The surrendered cadres carried a cumulative bounty of Rs 18 lakh, officials said.
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma on Thursday lauded security forces for carrying out a "restrained and successful" anti-Naxal operation in Bijapur district that resulted in the killing of 10 Naxals, including one carrying a reward of Rs 1 crore.
The operation was carried out jointly by the district police and the COBRA battalion following specific intelligence about the movement of senior CPI (Maoist) leaders in the region.
Michaelraj S, spokesperson of the Jharkhand Police and IG Operations, said, "A hardcore naxal was killed in an encounter with security forces comprising the district police and COBRA battalion in Chaibasa. Weapons, including an SLR rifle, have been recovered. Operation is underway."
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shah congratulated the jawans for showing valour in making the biggest anti-Naxal operation 'Operation Black Forest' ever conducted on Karreguttalu hill, a success. He said that the bravery and valour of the jawans during 'Operation Black Fo
Narayanpur Superintendent of Police Robinson Guria stated that a joint operation was carried out on August 24 by the District Reserve Guard, Special Task Force, and Indo-Tibetan Border Police.
According to the police, the DRG team had launched an anti-Naxal operation in the area on Monday. Intermittent exchanges of fire between security forces and Naxals continued today.