June 9th 2024.
Last Friday, an intense encounter between security forces and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district resulted in the death of six Naxalites. These six individuals were feared members, with a total bounty of Rs 38 lakh on their heads, as confirmed by the police.
According to police sources, this operation marks the biggest attack by security forces on People's Liberation Guerrilla Army company no. 6, which is known as a prominent force within the Naxalites. This has sent a wave of fear among the Naxalites in the east Bastar division, which is known to be their stronghold.
The encounter took place near Gobel and Thulthuli villages under Orcha police station limits. Initially, the police reported that seven Naxalites were killed, but they later revised the number to six, including three women. These individuals were all part of the military company number 6 of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army and the east Bastar division formations of the banned Communist Party of India.
At a press conference on Saturday, Inspector General of Police Sundarraj P revealed that the operation was launched on the night of June 6 based on intelligence about the presence of Maoists from PLGA company no. 6 and east Bastar division formations. The operation involved teams from the police's District Reserve Guard, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, and Central Reserve Police Force.
The encounter began around 3 pm on Friday when the Naxalites opened fire on the security personnel in the forest near Bhatbeda-Battekal and Chhotetondebeda villages. The exchange of fire lasted for a long time, and the Naxalites eventually fled into the dense forest, taking cover of a nearby hill.
After a thorough search of the area, the bodies of six Naxalites were recovered, along with weapons, ammunition, explosives, and other items. Blood stains were also found in various places, indicating that there may have been more casualties among the Naxalites.
Four of the six slain individuals were identified as Masiya alias Mesiya Mandavi, Ramesh Korram, Sanni alias Sundari, and Sajanti Poyam. These four were all carrying a reward of Rs 8 lakh each on their heads. The remaining two were identified as Jailal Salaam and Janani alias Janni, who had a reward of Rs 5 lakh and Rs 1 lakh respectively.
During the encounter, three security personnel, Assistant Sub Inspector Kachru Ram Korram, and constables Manglu Ram Kumeti and Bharat Singh Dharal, were injured. They were immediately airlifted to Raipur for treatment and are currently out of danger.
The operation has caused a significant blow to the Naxalites, particularly company no. 6, which is known as a crucial part of their attacking force. This has created a sense of fear among the Naxalites in the east Bastar division, which is considered their stronghold. In the aftermath of the operation, Naxalite leaders in the border areas of Narayanpur, Kondagaon, Dantewada, and Bastar district have been blaming villagers and lower-level cadres for their loss.
The Superintendents of Police in Bastar and Dantewada, Shalabh Sinha and Gaurav Rai, emphasized the need to protect the people living in remote and challenging conditions in Bastar division from the influence of Maoist ideology. They urged the Naxalites to leave behind violence and join the mainstream for the sake of peace and development in the region.
According to police reports, this year alone, there have been 71 encounters resulting in the death of 123 Naxalites and the recovery of 136 firearms in the Bastar division. Additionally, 339 Naxalites have surrendered during the same period.
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