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.
Dantewada Superintendent of Police Gaurav Rai said the encounter was ongoing at Hiroli.
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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.
The encounter had been going on since the morning of 16th January. The Naxals were killed late in the evening.
The blast reportedly took place on the Bedre-Kutru Road in Bijapur district. The jawans of DRG Dantewada, were returning in a Scorpio after a joint operation, the IG said.
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Detailed information will be provided once the operation concludes. A significant cache of weapons has been seized during this operation.
Union Home Minister is scheduled to visit Chhattisgarh in the next month, and the Naxals were planning an attack.