Chhattisgarh: Maoist killed in encounter in Bijapur, security forces continue operation
RAIPUR: A Maoist was killed in an ongoing encounter between security forces and insurgents in the dense forests of Bijapur district's national park area in Bastar division of Chhattisgarh on Saturday.
According to police, security forces launched a joint search operation following intelligence inputs about the presence of senior Maoist cadres in the region.
The operation began on July 4, and intermittent exchanges of fire between Maoists and security personnel have continued since.
During the search, security forces recovered the body of a male Maoist along with a weapon from the encounter site.
Officials said the operation is still underway, and details are being withheld to ensure the safety of personnel engaged in the combing exercise.
'A detailed report will be shared once the operation concludes,' said Sundarraj P, Inspector General of Police, Bastar Range.
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