Six Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur
A gunfight broke out in the afternoon in the forest of the Abujhmad region when joint teams of security forces were out on an anti-Maoist operation following inputs about the presence of ultras, State Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range) P. Sundarraj said.
Operation underway
'Multiple exchanges of fire between the security forces and Maoists occurred since the afternoon. So far, the bodies of six Maoists have been recovered from the encounter site along with AK-47/SLR rifles, other weapons, explosive material and daily use items,' he said.
The operation is still underway, the officer added.
Hailing security forces, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, his government has been marching ahead firmly towards fulfilling the resolve of making the country completely Maoist-free by March 31, 2026.
'In a major operation by security forces, six Naxalites have been neutralised so far in Abujhmad of Narayanpur district. I congratulate all the brave jawans of the security forces involved in the operation and salute their indomitable courage,' he said in a statement.
'The valour of the jawans has further strengthened our resolve of 'Naxal Mukt Chhattisgarh'. Under the leadership of PM Modi ji and the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah ji, we are moving forward firmly towards the accomplishment of the resolve of making the country completely Maoist-free by March 31, 2026,' the Chief Minister added.
With the latest action, 221 Maoists have been killed in separate encounters in Chhattisgarh so far this year. Of them, 204 were eliminated in the Bastar division, which includes districts of Bijapur, Bastar, Kanker, Konadagaon, Narayanpur, Sukma, and Dantewada.
Notably, anti-Maoist operations have intensified in Chhattisgarh since the BJP was elected to power in the 2023 Assembly polls.
More than 420 Maoist cadres, including senior functionaries, have been gunned down by security forces in separate encounters during this period.
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