Jun 15, 2024 12:05 PM IST
Maoist encounter: The operation is currently underway.
At least 8 Maoists have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Abujhmarh. One jawan died in the line of duty, whereas two sustained injuries.
Over the past two days, a protracted gunfight has been underway in the Narayanpur district.
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Abujhmarh is a hilly forest area which falls in the Narayanpur, Bijapur district and Dantewada districts. It is spread over 4000 square kilometers.
Geographically isolated and largely inaccessible, the area is considered a hotbed of Maoists’ activities.
The gunfight broke out this morning in the forest of Abhujmad when a joint team of the security personnel from four districts – Narayanpur, Kanker, Dantewada and Kondagaon – was out on an anti-Naxal operation, PTI reported. The exchange of fire is still underway.
The operation involving the personnel of District Reserve Guard (DRG) from four districts, Special Task Force (STF) and the 53rd battalion of the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) was launched on June 12.
This is a developing story.
