On May 21, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma announced that over 26 Naxalites were killed in an ongoing operation in Narayanpur. He said that the bodies are being recovered and that one jawan was injured but is now out of danger. Sadly, one member of the security forces lost his life during the operation. Sharma praised the security forces for their brave efforts. Former Chief Minister Raman Singh also congratulated the Chhattisgarh Police for the success of the operation. He mentioned that apart from one injury, no other police personnel were harmed. He also extended his congratulations to the Union Home Minister, the Chief Minister, and Vijay Sharma for the achievement.