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.
10 February,2025 09:52 AM IST
In a recent encounter in the forests of Abujhmad, Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, security forces engaged with Naxalites over the past two days, resulting in the deaths of at least eight Naxalites. According to IG Bastar P Sundarraj, eight bodies of Naxalites were recovered, while three security personnel sustained injuries. Tragically, one security personnel lost his life, and the remaining two injured were airlifted to Raipur for treatment, with reports indicating they are now stable. The operation highlights ongoing tensions in the region, where security forces continue to confront Naxalite insurgents in efforts to maintain peace and order.
16 June,2024 11:57 AM IST
A fierce gun-battle broke out between security forces and Naxalites ahead of sixth phase of Lok Sabha Polls 2024. In major crackdown on extremists, security forces killed 8 Naxals in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada since May 23. Based on inputs, DRG and STF launched coordinated search ops in the area which later turned into encounter. Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai congratulated security forces highlighting Govt’s committed to putting an end to Naxalism. Earlier on April 16, as many as 29 Naxals were gunned down in a massive encounter in Chhattisgarh Kanker. Later, Home Minister Amit Shah on April 17 said that “Naxalism will be uprooted from the country”. Meanwhile, massive encounter is still underway in the area and more updates will follow.
24 May,2024 06:05 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the oath-taking ceremony of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on December 13. A moving gesture of PM Modi at the stage hogged the limelight at CM Vishnu Deo’s swearing-in ceremony. PM Modi was seen helping octogenarian Chhattisgarh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan to adjust the table on stage. Both, PM Modi and Chhattisgarh Governor were seen sharing a smile. Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan administered the oath of office and secrecy to Sai and his two deputies during a grand ceremony held at the Science College ground attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president JP Nadda, Union ministers Amit Shah and Nitin Gadkari, and chief ministers of some states.
14 December,2023 11:04 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
