6 Maoists killed, several weapons found in anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh
The forces also recovered a huge cache of weapons from the encounter site, including AK-47 and SLR rifles, along with several other arms, explosive materials, and daily-use items.'Huge quantities of weapons, including the AK-47 Rifle and SLR Rifle, have been recovered so far from the spot,' officials said.On Monday, a senior Maoist leader, Sodhi Kanna, with a reward of Rs 8 lakh on his head, was killed in an encounter with security forces in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh.These operations are part of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's pledge that the country would be free of naxalism by March 31, 2026. Shah has said that the issue of naxalism has obstructed development in several parts of the country for years.- EndsWith inputs from Jitendra Singh.Must Watch
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