The operation was initiated following intelligence that Naxalites were entering Chhattisgarh.
New Delhi:
Ten Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Konta.
Superintendent of Police Kiran Chavan confirmed that the encounter broke out in the early hours of Friday in the Bhejji area.
Security forces recovered several weapons from the sport, including INSAS rifle, AK-47, Self Loading Rifle and several other firearms.
District Reserve Guard (DRG) initiated this operation following intelligence that Naxalites were entering Chhattisgarh via Odisha.
While P Sundarraj, Inspector General of Bastar, has confirmed the occurrence of the encounter. However, details regarding the number of casualties and types of weapons seized are still pending.
The encounter between the DRG team and Naxalites is continuing in the forest hills of villages Korajuguda, Dantespuram, Nagaram, and Bhandarpadar under the Bhejji police station area of Sukma district.
Speaking on the operation, Chief Minister Vishnudeo Sai said that his government is working on the policy of zero tolerance towards Naxalism. He also said that ensuring development, peace and security of citizens in Bastar is the top priority of his government. He said that the era of peace, development and progress has returned to Bastar.
Last month, thirty-one Maoists were shot dead by security forces in a forest along the Narayanpur-Dantewada border in Chhattisgarh. Several assault rifles, including AK series and other weapons were recovered.
The encounter marks one of the biggest successes for the security forces in their fight against the Maoist insurgency in Chhattisgarh.