An encounter is underway between joint security forces and Naxals in the National Park area of Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, according to Bastar Inspector General of Police, P Sundarraj.
"The two trucks, which were loaded with coal were torched. In the preliminary investigation, we think that this is the work of a splinter group (of Naxals), and our team reached the incident area quickly. We are investigating the matter," said Hazaribagh Superintendent of Police Anjani Anjan
The security forces engaged in an encounter with members of banned Naxalite organisation CPI (Maoist) at around 12 PM on May 30. The encounter occurred in the hilly/forest areas of Vangram Tirilposi under Jhariakela Police Station in Jharkhand, a press release said.
Hailing Centre's fight against naxalism and red terror, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and vowed that the day is not far when the Maoist violence will be completely eradicated from the country.
In a major success for the Chhattisgarh government's anti-Naxal campaign, 18 Naxals, including four members of the dreaded Battalion No. 1, surrendered before the police in Sukma district on Tuesday.
As part of a special rehabilitation effort, the Dantewada district administration in Chhattisgarh has initiated the construction of permanent houses for surrendered Naxalites and families affected by Left-Wing Extremism under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G).
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that Operation Sindoor has sent a message to the whole world that no one should trouble the Indian army, its people and its border, otherwise they will have to face the consequences. He said so while addressing a public gathering in Maharashtra's
MoS Defence Sanjay Seth said the government is determined to end Naxalism and Maoism. Security forces are carrying out continuous operations, and Naxalism is "breathing its last." The government aims to uproot terrorism and extremism from affected areas.
He spoke about the first-ever bus service in Maharashtra's Katejhari village as well as the stellar academic achievements in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, PM Modi's narrative on the transformation of once-Maoist-dominated areas into vibrant centres of progress and education painted a
Jharkhand Director General of Police Anurag Gupta said that "a burden has been lifted from the earth" after dreaded Naxal leader Pappu Lohra and zonal commander Prabhat Ganjhu were killed in an encounter with police in Latehar district.
The encounter, which took place during a search operation, resulted in the death of both leaders, who were carrying bounties of Rs 10 lakh and Rs 5 lakh, respectively. Police also recovered arms and ammunition from the site.