According to police, the encounter between joint forces of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Task Force (STF) and Naxalites is underway.
"In the Bijapur area of South-West Bastar, four uniformed Naxals have been neutralised. Rifles like INSAS and SLR have also been recovered from them...I heartily congratulate the jawans," Dy CM Sharma said while speaking to ANI.
The encounter occurred on Saturday after police received specific information about the movement of the extremist group. District police and Jharkhand Jaguar forces launched a joint operation based on the intelligence input, leading to a fierce encounter with the extremists.
Two villagers were allegedly killed by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district under the Tarrem police station area on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, police said.
Two common villagers were allegedly murdered by 4-5 unknown Naxals with sharp weapons in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur late last night, claims Bijapur police.
"A huge quantity of weapons, including AK-47 rifles and SLR rifles, have been recovered so far from the spot. Search operation is underway," said Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Bastar range of Chhattisgarh, Sundarraj.
This milestone project signals not only industrial growth but also a unique model of inclusive development, where former Naxals are becoming integral partners in building Maharashtra's future.
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Constable Praneswar Koch of the CRPF's 209 CoBRA unit succumbed to a bullet injury sustained during an anti-Naxal operation in Jharkhand's Bokaro district.