Chhattisgarh Security Forces Neutralize Six Naxalites in Bijapur Encounter

A significant anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district has resulted in the elimination of six Maoist insurgents. The intense gun battle unfolded Tuesday morning in the dense Indravati National Park area, following intelligence reports indicating the presence of high-ranking Naxalite leaders. A joint team of security personnel, comprising the District Reserve Guard (DRG) from Bijapur and Dantewada, alongside the Special Task Force (STF), engaged the militants after launching an anti-Naxalite operation. The exchange of fire reportedly lasted for several hours. Upon searching the site post-encounter, the bodies of six Naxalites were discovered, along with a cache of automatic weapons, including an INSAS rifle, sten guns, a .303 rifle, and explosives. Reinforcements from the DRG, STF, Bastar Fighters, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) were deployed to secure the area and apprehend any fleeing cadres. The operation was ongoing at the time of reporting. Officials confirmed that the state government remains committed to eradicating the Naxalite menace, viewing this operation as a crucial step towards achieving that goal.