16 Naxals killed in encounter in Sukma (Chhattisgarh)
The encounter took place in the forest on the borders of Kerala Pal police station while a joint team of security forces was conducting an anti-Naxal operation.
The encounter took place in the forest on the borders of Kerala Pal police station while a joint team of security forces was conducting an anti-Naxal operation.
The 4 women Naxals killed include Bhoramdev Area Committee Commander Asha and Bhoramdev Area Committee members Sheela Upakhya Padma Upakhya Sarita, Ranjita and Lakhkhe Madavi.
In the current year, so far, 62 Naxals have been killed in encounters. During Chhattisgarh encounter 11 soldiers lost their lives while fighting with the Naxals.
In an encounter between security forces and Naxalites, 4 Naxalites were killed, and one soldier was martyred. 3 soldiers were also injured.
The Prime Minister paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat.
While anti-naxal operations was going on in the Koparshi forest the naxals opened fire on the Police. The encounter between the police and Naxals began in the morning of 21 st of October and it continued till 4 p.m. next day.
The ghost of appeasement was awakened in them. They opposed the programme of Ganesh Puja.
The Bhairamgad Area Committee of the Maoists has claimed responsibility for the murders, alleging that the 2 deceased were acting as Police informers.
We do not support violence; but if there is suppression of oneself, one has to fight against it.”
Mr. Chetan Rajhans asked who will compensate for the personal loss suffered by these three.