Chhattisgarh Police reported the death of a Naxalite in an encounter with security forces in the Keshkutul area of Bhairamgarh, Bijapur district, on Sunday. Police recovered weapons from the site, and Bijapur Superintendent of Police Jitendra Yadav stated that the encounter operations are ongoing. Further details are awaited.
Earlier in the week, an encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district resulted in the deaths of 29 Naxals, with three security personnel sustaining injuries. Bastar Inspector General of Police (IG) P Sundarraj noted that 71 Naxals have been killed since January 2024, calling it a significant development in the fight against Naxals in Chhattisgarh. He emphasized that the fight against Naxals is at a crucial juncture, and efforts are underway to transform the region and its people.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai commended the District Reserve Guard and BSF personnel for their role in the encounter, describing it as a “big achievement.” The operation, in which 29 Naxals were killed, is regarded as one of the largest counter-Naxal operations in recent memory.