Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:38am on 03 Sep 2024,Tuesday India
On Tuesday, a search operation by security forces in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, led to an encounter with Naxalites, resulting in the deaths of at least 9 insurgents. The operation, based on intelligence, targeted the PLGA company No 2 on the Dantewada-Bijapur border. Security personnel recovered several weapons, including SLR and 12 Bore guns. No security personnel were injured. The encounter follows recent Naxalite killings of 3 villagers in Bijapur district. An ongoing operation continues in the area, with sporadic firing reported. Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently reviewed anti-Naxal strategies with top police officials in Chhattisgarh.
