In a significant blow to the Maoist insurgency in Chhattisgarh, security forces have killed 36 Maoists in an encounter along the Narayanpur-Dantewada border. The anti-Maoist operation, launched jointly by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Special Task Force (STF) yesterday, resulted in the recovery of several assault rifles, including AK series, and other weapons.
According to sources, the encounter broke out at noon today in the forests near Nendur-Thulthuli, following intelligence reports of a large Maoist presence in the area. Separate teams were sent to villages in Govel, Nendur, and Thulthuli under Orcha and Barsur police stations, where they launched combing operations.
The security forces are exercising extreme caution as they pursue a few remaining Maoists who have retreated deeper into the forest. This encounter marks one of the biggest successes for the security forces in their fight against the Maoist insurgency in Chhattisgarh.
The operation highlights the effectiveness of intelligence gathering and coordination between security agencies. The recovery of arms and ammunition will likely deal a significant blow to the Maoist movement in the region.
This significant achievement comes amidst recent incidents of Maoist activity in Chhattisgarh, including the discovery of a fake SBI branch and the recovery of a television set from a Maoist dump.
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