The police had received prior information about the presence of Maoists in the Abujhmad forests, located in the Bastar region, near the Narayanpur and Dantewada district borders. Acting on this intelligence, security personnel launched a special operation in the area. Upon spotting the security forces, the Maoists opened fire, leading to a retaliatory action by the forces
Dantewada, October 4 ; A major encounter took place in Chhattisgarh, resulting in the deaths of 36 Maoists. The incident occurred at the Narayanpur-Dantewada border, where security forces engaged in a fierce gunfight with the Maoists.
The police had received prior information about the presence of Maoists in the Abujhmad forests, located in the Bastar region, near the Narayanpur and Dantewada district borders. Acting on this intelligence, security personnel launched a special operation in the area. Upon spotting the security forces, the Maoists opened fire, leading to a retaliatory action by the forces.
During the encounter, 36 Maoists were killed, and a large cache of explosives was recovered from the site. The operation is still ongoing, with security forces continuing their efforts to secure the area. Over 150 Maoists were killed in multiple encounters with the police during the past one year.
This encounters underscore the ongoing challenges in combating Maoist insurgency in the region and highlights the efforts of the security forces to maintain peace and order.
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