An encounter took place between security forces and Naxalites on Wednesday during anti-Naxal operation in Abujhmad area. Security forces have so far killed 207 Naxalites in more than 90 encounters in Bastar, including those carrying a bounty of Rs 8.84 crore.
An encounter took place between security forces and Naxalites on Wednesday afternoon during anti-Naxal operation in Abujhmad area. The encounter is going on since around 1 pm.
According to the police, a joint party of District Reserve Guard (DRG) force from Narayanpur district and DRG and Border Security Force (BSF) from Kondagaon district had gone on an operation in Abujhmad area, with whom the encounter took place. Detailed information will be given after the completion of the campaign.
Success being achieved against Naxalites in Bastar
This year, security forces have got maximum success against Naxalites in Bastar. So far, in more than 90 encounters, security forces have claimed to have recovered the bodies of 207 Naxalites carrying a reward of Rs 8.84 crore.
The People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army issued a pamphlet admitting that out of 253 Naxalites killed across the country this year, 226 Naxalites were killed in Bastar region. Last Sunday, another major success was achieved in Telangana’s Mulgu district on the Chhattisgarh border, when security forces killed seven Naxalites of Telangana State Committee, six of whom were from Bastar district.