Naxal Encounter in Chhattisgarh – 14 Killed, Weapons Recovered, Search Operation Continues

Chhattisgarh Naxal Encounter: 14 Naxalites have been killed in an encounter in Gariaband, Chhattisgarh on Monday. At present, the search operation is going on, and it is being said that more bodies can be found. At the same time, the Naxalites are also firing intermittently.

Along with this, a large amount of weapons have also been recovered. It is being said that Since yesterday morning, an encounter is going on between the security forces and the Naxalites on the Bhaludighi hills of Kulhadighat.

During the search conducted after the encounter, the bodies of two Naxalites were found yesterday, one of whom is a woman. Today, on Tuesday morning, the bodies of 12 Naxalites have been recovered by the soldiers. Many weapons have also been recovered from the spot. The search operation of the soldiers is going on.

According to sources, Odisha State Chief Jairam alias Chalpati, a Naxalite with a reward of Rs 1 crore, is also among the Naxalites killed. CCM Manoj and Guddu are also reported to have been killed in this encounter. At present, other Naxalites are being identified.

SLR rifles and automatic weapons have been recovered from the Naxalites. According to the officials, all the information will be revealed after the search operation.

According to the information, a total of 10 teams of Chhattisgarh and Odisha security forces were seen carrying out a joint operation against the Naxalites. There is a possibility of finding more bodies of Naxalites during the search. The bodies of the Naxalites who have been killed have not been identified yet.