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An intense encounter between Naxalites and security personnel has unfolded in the dense forests of Abujhmad, located on the Narayanpur-Kanker border area in Chhattisgarh. Since Tuesday morning, the area has been gripped by sporadic gunfire as security forces engage in an anti-Naxal operation.
Narayanpur SP Prabhat Kumar confirmed the clash, stating that at least four Naxalites have been reported killed in the ongoing exchange of fire. The encounter, centered around the Tekmeta forest area near the Maharashtra border, has witnessed the deployment of a combined team comprising the Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Guard (DRG).
The operation was initiated following intelligence inputs regarding the presence of a significant number of Naxalites in the Tekmeta forest area. Late Monday night, security forces were mobilized for a search operation, which culminated in the exchange of gunfire on Tuesday morning as the Naxalites opened fire upon sighting the approaching forces.
As the encounter continues, security forces have successfully encircled the Naxalites, confining them to the forested terrain. While reports indicate the neutralization of 4-5 Naxalites, Narayanpur SP Prabhat Kumar has refrained from confirming the exact number of casualties, emphasizing that the situation remains fluid until the conclusion of the operation.
With the exchange of fire ongoing and intermittent firing still being reported, further details regarding the outcome of the encounter are awaited. Fortunately, no harm has been reported to the security personnel involved in the operation thus far. As the situation unfolds, authorities remain vigilant, prioritizing the safety .
