In a significant development in the anti-Naxal operation, three Naxals were killed in a fierce exchange of fire between security forces and insurgents. The encounter took place in the jungle between Tumakpal and Dabba Kunna village at the Dantewada Sukma Border area in Chhattisgarh.
The bodies of the three Naxals have been recovered, and alongside them, arms, ammunition, and materials associated with Naxal activities were seized, according to the police.
Dantewada SP Gaurav Rai provided insights into the operation, stating, "We had information about the presence of Naxals at Tumakpal and Dabba Kunna village at Dantewada Sukma Border area. The Naxals fired after which the security forces retaliated. Three Naxals were killed in the exchange. The search operation is still underway, and further details will be conveyed as the operation progresses."
The incident underscores the persistent challenge of Naxal insurgency in the region and the continuous efforts of security forces to maintain law and order. The successful operation serves as a testament to the coordination and strategic capabilities of the security forces in tackling threats posed by Naxal elements.
As the search operation unfolds, authorities will likely provide more details about the encounter, shedding light on the specific circumstances leading to the exchange of fire and the subsequent neutralization of the Naxals. The incident stands as a reminder of the complex security landscape in certain regions of Chhattisgarh, where Naxal activities have posed a longstanding challenge to the safety and stability of the area.
