Chhattisgarh: 2 Security Personnel Killed, 12 Naxals Dead

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. A Naxal encounter occurred in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district.
2. Two security personnel were killed in the encounter.
3. Security forces gunned down 12 Naxalites during the operation.
4. The encounter took place in Indravati National Park area.
5. A large cache of weapons and explosives was seized from the site.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Two security personnel were killed, and two others sustained injuries in an encounter with Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Sunday. Security forces also killed 12 Naxalites during the encounter, marking a significant operation against Naxal insurgents. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of dealing with Naxalite activity in the region.

A senior police official told PTI that one of two security personnel killed belonged to the state police’s District Reserve Guard and the other from the Special Task Force, highlighting the risks faced by law enforcement in combating Naxalism.

The encounter took place in a forest in Indravati National Park area this morning when a joint team of personnel from different security forces was out on an anti-Naxalite operation. The operation aimed to disrupt Naxal activities and maintain security in the region.

“As per preliminary information, 12 Naxalites were killed in the gunfight. Bodies of all of them have been recovered. We are trying to identify them,” the senior police official said, indicating the success of the security forces in neutralizing Naxal threats.

A large cache of weapons and explosive materials were also seized from the encounter site. The seized materials could provide valuable intelligence about Naxal operations and networks.

The injured security personnel are reported to be out of danger and are being shifted to a higher medical centre for better treatment. Additional forces have been dispatched as reinforcements, and a search operation is ongoing in the area, ensuring continued efforts to maintain control and security in the affected region. The government is committed to combating Naxalism and ensuring safety.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

Chhattisgarh Naxal encounter. Two personnel killed. 12 Naxals dead. Indravati Park location. Tribute to fallen soldiers. 

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