Raipur, A fierce encounter took place between security forces and Naxalites in the border area of Dantewada Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh. In which 7 Naxalites were killed. A large number of Naxalites are also reported to be injured. Weapons have also been recovered during the encounter. The search operation of security forces in the forest is still going on. The number of Naxalites killed may increase further, as they are still being searched.
According to the police, a joint team of DRG and 45 Battalion ITBP was conducting a search operation in the border areas of Narayanpur Dantewada and Jagdalpur. At around 3 pm, an encounter took place with the Naxalites in the forest of Orchha area of Narayanpur. Many Maoists were killed in the firing from both sides. The bodies of 7 of them have been recovered. They are being identified. The search operation is still going on in the area. Three security personnel have also been injured in this encounter. However, their condition is out of danger.
FIRST PUBLISHED : June 7, 2024, 22:38 IST