16 Naxalites killed in joint operation of Odisha-Chhattisgarh Police
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Gariaband (Team Newsbuddy): A case of encounter has come to light from the district. The encounter between security forces and Naxalites is going on here for the last 36 hours. During this time, it is reported that 16 Naxalites have been killed by the soldiers. But it has not been officially confirmed yet. During the encounter, the soldiers have recovered a large amount of weapons. The encounter is going on in the hills of Bhaludighi of Kulhadighat. The injured soldier is being treated in Raipur. The injured soldier was airlifted on Monday.
A total of 10 teams of Chhattisgarh and Odisha security forces are involved in the encounter. A total of 10 teams of Chhattisgarh and Odisha security forces are carrying out the operation against the Naxalites. There is a possibility of finding more bodies of Naxalites during the search. Naxalite with a reward of one crore killed The encounter is going on since January 19. During this time, the soldiers have killed the Naxalite Central Committee member Jairam alias Chalpati, who had a reward of one crore. So far, the bodies of more than 10 male and female Naxalites have been recovered. The dead Naxalites also include senior cadres of Maoists, who are being identified.
Large quantity of weapons recovered
A large quantity of weapons including automatic weapons like SLR rifles have been recovered. In the anti-Naxal search operation, a joint party of Gariaband Operation Group E30, Cobra 207, CRPF 65, 211 Battalion, SOG Nuapada was in Jhuki area.
CM Sai saluted the bravery of soldiers
CM Vishnudev Sai has tweeted about the encounter between security forces and Naxalites. He wrote… More than 10 Naxalites are reported to have been killed in the encounter. Under the double engine government, our Chhattisgarh will definitely be free from Naxalism by March 2026. The security forces are continuously achieving success and moving rapidly towards the target. This success achieved by the soldiers is commendable. I salute their bravery.
Naxalism will be completely eradicated – Deputy CM
Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma’s statement has come out regarding the encounter. He said that the operation has been going on continuously for 2 days. In which 16 Naxalites have been killed. The operation is still going on. A CC member has also been killed. A Naxalite worth Rs 1 crore has been killed. Naxalism will be completely eradicated in Chhattisgarh by 2026.
