10 Maoists killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district
What's the story
In a major development, 10 Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh. INSAS, AK-47, SLR, and several other weapons were recovered during the operation, ANI reported. The District Reserve Guard (DRG) launched the operation after receiving intelligence that Naxalites were entering Chhattisgarh via Odisha. Superintendent of Police Kiran Chavan confirmed that the incident occurred in the early hours of Friday in the Bhejji area.
Border clash
Separate encounter near Chhattisgarh border leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
In another incident near the Chhattisgarh border, a Maoist was killed and a district voluntary force jawan injured in an encounter in Odisha's Malkangiri district. The clash took place early Thursday after receiving intelligence inputs about around 15 Maoists assembling near Jinelguda after crossing the Saveri river. "The injured jawan was airlifted to Visakhapatnam for treatment," Deputy Inspector General Niti Sekhar said.
Firefight details
Maoists's retaliation leads to prolonged gunfire
The encounter in Malkangiri district intensified after the Maoists opened fire on being spotted by security personnel. This prompted retaliation from the forces and a long exchange of gunfire that continued for over an hour. The Maoists eventually managed to flee, leaving behind articles and arms that were later recovered by police at the encounter site.