Security Forces in Dantewada Kill Three Naxals in Gunfight, Recover Ammunition
- Posted on December 25, 2023
- Security and Defence
- By Arijit Dutta
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In a significant operation in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, security forces engaged in a fierce encounter with Naxals, resulting in the demise of three insurgents. The clash occurred during an anti-Naxal operation, initiated based on credible intelligence, marking a pivotal moment along the Dantewada-Sukma Border.
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In
a tense operation within Chhattisgarh's
Dantewada region, security forces engaged in a fierce exchange with Naxals,
resulting in the demise of three insurgents. The skirmish unfolded between
Tumakpal and Dabba Kunna village, marking a significant encounter along the
Dantewada-Sukma Border.
The
clash transpired during an anti-Naxal operation initiated by a combined unit of
the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Bastar Fighters, orchestrated to root out
Naxal presence in the region. The joint team, operating from the Tumakpal
police camp, ventured towards Dabbakunna, strategically positioned on the
inter-district border between Dantewada and Sukma.
Dantewada's Superintendent of Police, Gaurav Rai, confirmed that credible intelligence prompted the operation, leading to the successful elimination of three Naxals. Rai detailed, "We received information on the presence of Naxals at Tumakpal and Dabba Kunna village along the Dantewada-Sukma Border. The Naxals initiated gunfire, met with retaliation from security forces, resulting in three casualties."
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The
identities of the deceased Naxals remain undisclosed, pending further
investigation. Authorities continue a comprehensive search operation in the
vicinity to secure additional information and potential evidence related to the
encounter.
This development underscores the ongoing efforts of security forces to quell Naxal activities within the Chhattisgarh region. The proactive stance taken by law enforcement signifies a determined approach to maintaining peace and security amidst such volatile circumstances.
