Nine members of a rebel group were killed during a confrontation with security forces in the state of Chhattisgarh.

In Narayanpur, a remote district in Chhattisgarh, an intense encounter between Naxalites and security personnel resulted in the death of nine Naxalites, including three women. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma confirmed the incident, stating that it took place in a forest along the border of Narayanpur and Kanker districts on Tuesday. This is the second successful operation against Naxalites in the past 15 days, marking a significant victory in the state's efforts to combat Naxalism.

In a video statement, Sharma commended the joint team of District Reserve Guard and Special Task Force for their bravery and called the operation a major success in the state's anti-Naxal campaign. The gunfight broke out at 6 am in the Abhujmad area, which is known to be a Naxal stronghold. The operation, which began on Monday night, lasted until the next morning, with no harm reported to the security personnel.

Sharma revealed that the bodies of the nine Naxalites, along with an AK-47 rifle and other weapons, were recovered from the site. This is a significant blow to the Naxalites and a major victory for the security forces. The Deputy CM extended his heartfelt congratulations to the security personnel for their success in the operation.

He also took this opportunity to urge the Naxalites to give up their weapons and join the mainstream. He mentioned that the state government, led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, is eager to find a peaceful solution to the ongoing issue and is open to talks with any Naxalite or group willing to come forward. The government is willing to provide better rehabilitation to those who choose to leave behind their violent ways and embrace the path of peace and development.

The police have not revealed the identities of the deceased Naxalites yet. This incident brings the total number of Naxalites killed in encounters with security forces in the Bastar region, which consists of seven districts including Narayanpur and Kanker, to 88 this year. In a similar operation on April 16, 29 Naxalites were killed in Kanker district.

The state government remains committed to bringing peace and development to the region and urges the Naxalites to join hands in this pursuit. With the continued efforts of the security forces and the government's willingness to find a peaceful resolution, it is hoped that the days of violence and unrest in Bastar will soon come to an end.

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