Dantewada: A fierce gunfight in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region resulted in the deaths of four Naxalites and one police officer, authorities reported on Sunday.
The encounter took place on Saturday evening in a dense forest area in south Abujhmaad, located on the border of Narayanpur and Dantewada districts. A joint team of security personnel was conducting an anti-Naxalite operation when they clashed with armed insurgents.
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Fatalities and recovered weapons
After the exchange of fire continued through Saturday night, the security forces recovered the bodies of four Naxalites along with several automatic weapons, including an AK-47 rifle and a self-loading rifle (SLR). The officer killed in the operation was identified as Head Constable Sannu Karam of the District Reserve Guard (DRG).
The police confirmed that a search operation was still ongoing in the area to ensure the elimination of any remaining threats. The authorities have yet to provide additional details on the operation’s progress.
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Published: 05 Jan 2025, 10:17 am IST
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