Chhattisgarh: Police engage Naxalites in gunfire at major encounter, three to four casualties reported
A special anti-Naxal task force, known as the C60 unit, has been dispatched to the encounter site to assist in the operation.
Chattisgarh News: A fierce encounter between police and Naxalites has erupted in the Bhamaragadh tehsil of Gadchiroli district, which borders Chhattisgarh. Early reports indicate that three to four Naxal militants may have been killed during the firefight.
Injuries among police personnel
According to initial information, one or two police officers have sustained injuries in the clash, which took place in the Kopri jungle area of Bhamaragadh tehsil. The operation was launched based on intelligence regarding the presence of Naxalites in the region.
A special anti-Naxal task force, known as the C60 unit, has been dispatched to the encounter site to assist in the operation. Authorities anticipate significant losses for the Naxalites, given the intensity of the engagement. With Maharashtra's assembly elections scheduled for next month, this encounter holds substantial significance in the ongoing security operations against Naxal violence in the region. The authorities are likely to increase vigilance as the election date approaches.
