On February 9, 31 Naxalites were killed in a clash with security forces in the forested National Park area of Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. During the operation, the security forces also found weapons and explosives. Sadly, two security personnel lost their lives—one from the District Reserve Guard and another from the Special Task Force. Two other jawans were injured in the encounter. The identification of the killed Naxalites is still in progress. A search operation is currently ongoing in the area to ensure safety and gather more information.