April 30th 2024.
In a dramatic and intense encounter, seven Naxalites, including two women, lost their lives on Tuesday in a forest near Narayanpur and Kanker districts in Chhattisgarh. The incident, which took place in the wee hours of the morning, marks the second major strike by security forces against the Naxalites in just 15 days.
According to a senior police official, the gunfight erupted at around 6am between Tekmeta and Kakur villages in the Abhujmad area, known to be a stronghold of the Naxalites. The joint operation was carried out by the District Reserve Guard and Special Task Force, who were on an anti-Naxal mission. After a fierce exchange of fire, the security personnel were able to retrieve the bodies of seven Naxalites, including two women.
The officials also seized an AK-47 rifle and a stockpile of other weapons and explosives from the scene. Despite their success, the search operation is still ongoing in the area to ensure the safety of the surrounding areas. As of now, the identity of the deceased Naxalites is yet to be confirmed.
This year alone, 88 Naxalites have been killed in various encounters with security forces in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, which comprises of seven districts including Narayanpur and Kanker. Just last month, on April 16, a staggering number of 29 Naxalites were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Kanker district. This latest incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing battle between the Naxalites and the security forces in the region.
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