Ten Naxalites killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district
November 22, 2024 12:07 ISTSukma encounter: The gunfight started in the morning in a forest within the jurisdiction of Bhejji police station.
Sukma encounter: The gunfight started in the morning in a forest within the jurisdiction of Bhejji police station.
Chhattisgarh naxal attack: Both the injured constables, posted at Jagargunda police station, were initially admitted to a local hospital. They were later airlifted to Raipur and admitted to a private hospital in the state capital, the official said.
As many as 14 Naxalites were apprehended from the Jagargunda police station area, while five were caught in the Bhejji police station limits.
The surrendered Naxalites were provided assistance of Rs 25,000 each, and will be rehabilitated as per the government's policy, an official said.
The Naxalites, clad in civil dress, tried to escape upon sensing the presence of the security personnel. They were arrested by the personnel.
The Naxalites surrendered before the security forces after getting inspired by state government policy and Sukma Police's rehabilitation drive.
Chhattisgarh IED blast: Naxalites triggered an IED blast targeting the truck that claimed the lives of constable Shailendra (29) and the vehicle driver Vishnu R (35).
Prima facie, the police said that the modus operandi of the attack suggested it was executed by a "small action team of Naxalites.
Chhattisgarh: The official said that of the surrendered, woman cadre Vetti Mase (42) was active as a member of platoon no. 24 under the Malangir area committee of Maoists and carried a reward of Rs 2 lakh.
The arrested Naxalites include an extremist with a bounty of Rs 1 lakh over his head. They were nabbed during a joint search operation in the forest near Duled village in Sukma district.
The six Naxalites were affiliated to Maoists' People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) battalion Number 1, People's Party Committee Member (PPCM), Kistaram Area Committee and eavh had a varying bounty over their head. They surrendered after getting inspired by police's 'Puna Narkom' drive.
Those held were identified as Kunjam Hurra (24), Madvi Deva (27), Padam Pandu (26) and Podium Lakha (28) – all Jan Militia members of Naxalites, and two Maoist supporters, identified as Padam Hidma (28) and Madvi Arjun (26).
The commander joined the outlawed movement in 2003 as a local organisation squad (LOS) member and was elevated as the company commander of PLGA battalion no.1 of Maoists in 2015, the official said.
Dantewada: The uncovering of the tunnel and the subsequent events underscored the complex and challenging nature of counterinsurgency operations in Naxal-affected regions. The security forces continued to adapt their strategies to counter the evolving tactics employed by the Naxalites.
The three cadres told police that they were "impressed" by the district police's rehabilitation drive for Naxalites, called 'Puna Narkom' (a term coined in local Gondi dialect which means New Dawn, New Beginning).
The operation, which took place at Pandumeta Hills under the jurisdiction of the Jagargunda police station, involved personnel from the CRPF, its elite unit - Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), Special Task Force (STF), and the district police force.
The deceased ASI has been identified as Sub-Inspector Sudhakar Reddy. Meanwhile, Constable Ramu sustained gunshot wounds and is undergoing treatment at the camp. The injured jawan is slated to be airlifted for further medical care.
Negi, struggling with a previous head injury, was undergoing treatment for an extended period. The incident occurred at the Chhindgarh police station premises, and he was immediately taken to Sukma District Hospital in critical condition.
The incident took place at around 6:45 pm in Chhindgarh police station premises in the Naxalite-hit district. The incident took place at around 6:45 pm in Chhindgarh police station premises in the Naxalite-hit district.
A voter turnout of 78 per cent was recorded in the first phase for 20 assembly constituencies in seven districts of the Naxalite-affected Bastar division and four other districts on November 7, while a 75.88 per cent turnout was registered in the second and final phase for 70 seats on Friday.
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