May 18th 2024.
According to police sources, a Naxalite member was fatally shot during a clash with security forces in the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh on Saturday. The incident occurred in the morning on a wooded hill between Tolnai and Tetrai villages, when a team of security personnel was on a mission to combat Naxal activities.
The operation, which was based on credible intelligence about the presence of Naxalites in the area, was launched the previous night. After a fierce exchange of gunfire, the security team managed to gain control of the situation. Upon searching the area, they discovered the body of a Naxalite, along with a muzzle-loading gun and a significant amount of explosives.
The identity of the deceased Naxalite is yet to be confirmed, and the search for any other insurgents in the vicinity is still ongoing. This unfortunate incident marks the 105th Naxalite casualty in the state this year alone, in various encounters with security forces. Just last month on May 10th, a total of 12 Naxalites were killed in a fierce encounter with security personnel in the Bijapur district.
Prior to that, in April, a similar clash resulted in the deaths of ten Naxalites, including three women, in a jungle near the border of Narayanpur and Kanker districts. And on April 16th, a staggering 29 Naxalites were gunned down by security forces in the Kanker district.
This series of deadly clashes serves as a reminder of the ongoing threat posed by Naxalites and the dangers faced by security personnel in their efforts to combat these extremist activities. The police have confirmed that the search for any remaining Naxalites in the area continues, and they remain vigilant in their efforts to maintain peace and security in the region.
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