Raipur: In Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, security forces have achieved great success in anti -Naxal operations. 17 Naxalites were killed in an encounter in Keralapal police station area, including Jagdish alias Budhra, accused of Jhiram Valley attack and in -charge of Darbha Division. Jagdish was declared a reward of ₹ 25 lakh and was also involved in the attack on DRG soldiers in Aranpur, Sukma in 2023.
Big action of security forces
In this operation, the soldiers of DRG and CRPF entered the stronghold of Naxalites and took action. AK-47, SLR, INSAS rifle, .303 rifle, rocket launcher and explosive material have been recovered from the encounter site. After the encounter, when the soldiers returned to the camp with the bodies of the Naxalites, the Naxal Operation Specialist Dig Kamal Lochan honored the soldiers by feeding them sweets and appreciated their bravery. He described it as an important step towards the elimination of Naxalism.
Bastar IG Sundararaj P. said that on the basis of the presence of Naxalites in the border area of Sukma-Dantewada, a joint team of DRG and CRPF was sent on the campaign. The encounter took place several times from 8 pm on March 29, in which 17 Naxalites have been killed so far. The Naxalites of the Divisional Committee and the State Level Committee are active in the area, due to which this campaign was carried out.
Search operation continues
IG Sundararaj P. said that the slain Naxalites are being identified and search operation is going on in the area. He also informed that the condition of the injured soldiers is stable and their better treatment is being arranged.