Maoist Gunned Down in Encounter with Security Forces in Sukma
The DRG team conducted a night-long search operation in the hilly forests of Singavaram and Tumargatta. The encounter broke out on Saturday morning, resulting in the death of the Maoist.
The Narrative World 21-Jul-2024
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In yet another significant development in the ongoing offensive against Maoists, a Maoist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Saturday. The incident took place in the Naxal-affected Tumargatta area under the Jagargunda police station limits. By retrieving the cache of weapons from the slain Maoist, the security forces were able to register a substantial success in the anti-Naxal operations.
Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP) Kiran Chavan stated that the encounter was the result of intelligence inputs received on Friday evening about the presence of members of the Jagargunda Area Committee of the Maoist organisation. Acting on this information, a team from the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was dispatched for an anti-Naxal operation on July 19.
The DRG team conducted a night-long search operation in the hilly forests of Singavaram and Tumargatta. The encounter broke out on Saturday morning, resulting in the death of the Maoist. The identity of the slain terrorist is yet to be confirmed. Along with the body, security personnel recovered a Bharmar gun, a wireless set, a significant quantity of explosive materials, and other Maoist-related items from the site.
This encounter comes on the heels of a tragic incident in Bijapur district on Wednesday night, where two personnel from the Special Task Force (STF) were killed and four others were injured. The Maoists had detonated an improvised explosive device (IED), causing significant casualties among the security forces.
The recent surge in Maoist activities and the consequent retaliatory operations by the security forces underscore the volatile situation in the region. The government has been intensifying its efforts to curb Maoist influence and restore peace in the affected areas. We see the recovery of weapons and explosive materials as a crucial step in weakening the Maoists' operational capabilities.
The security forces continue to remain vigilant, conducting extensive operations to flush out insurgents and dismantle their network. The latest encounter highlights the ongoing challenges and the relentless efforts of the security forces in their fight against Naxalism in Chhattisgarh.
Report by
Shomen Chandra
Sub Editor, The Narrative
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