According to an official statement issued by the Gadhchiroli Police, based on credible intelligence about the presence of remaining Maoist members of Company Number 10 and an unidentified Maoist group from Chhattisgarh, a large-scale search operation was launched
During a brief exchange of fire with Maoists on Wednesday, security forces destroyed two Maoist camps. pic/Special Arrangement
A Maoist was killed in an encounter with C-60 Commandos near Gadchiroli-Chhattisgarh border in Maharashtra, officials said on Thursday, adding that an AK-47 recovered during the operation.
According to an official statement issued by the Gadhchiroli Police, based on credible intelligence about the presence of remaining Maoist members of Company Number 10 and an unidentified Maoist group from Chhattisgarh, a large-scale search operation was launched on the evening of February 3.
The operation was led by the Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Bhamragad. Fourteen C-60 commandos were deployed late that night in a forested area a few kilometres from Fodewada village, near the Gadchiroli-Narayanpur district border.
During a brief exchange of fire with Maoists on Wednesday, security forces destroyed two Maoist camps and seized a large quantity of Maoist-related material.
However, due to difficult terrain and dense forest cover, the Maoists managed to escape at that time, police said.
Exchange of fire
On Thursday morning, four additional C-60 teams and one Quick Action Team (QAT) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were sent to strengthen the operation.
Intermittent firing has been reported since morning. During the operation, the body of a male Maoist was recovered along with one AK-47 rifle and one Self-Loading Rifle (SLR).
Police said efforts are underway to verify whether more Maoists have been injured or killed during the encounter. The identity of the deceased Maoist has not yet been established.
C-60 commando injured in firing
In heavy firing by Maoists late Thursday evening, one C-60 commando was injured after being hit by a bullet.
The injured jawan is being evacuated from the forest area for further medical treatment, officials said.
The search operation is still underway in the forest region, officials said.
The police said further details will be shared by the Gadchiroli police after the operation is concluded.
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