Chhattisgarh Naxal Encounter: Twelve Naxalites were killed in an encounter between the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Naxalites in the forests of Kistaram area of Sukma district of Chhattisgarh on Saturday morning. Automatic weapons were recovered from the encounter site.
According to Sukma Superintendent of Police Kiran Chavan, security forces are continuing search operations in the area, and vigilance has been heightened across the region.
Meanwhile, based on intelligence about the presence of armed Maoists in the southern area of Bijapur district, security forces launched a search operation. The District Reserve Guard team was on operation in South Bastar region. Intermittent firing between DRG and Maoists started around 5 am.
The bodies of two Maoists have been recovered from the encounter site so far during the search operation. Bastar Range IG P. Sundarraj confirmed this.
A few days ago, Union Home Minister Amit Shah made the government’s stand on Naxalism very clear and unambiguous through social media. He said there was no confusion about the government’s policy.
The government’s doors are open to those who want to surrender the path of violence and surrender, and they will be welcomed.
Amit Shah also clarified that those who continue to use guns to enforce their will will face strict action by the security forces.
He once again appealed to those following the path of Naxalism to lay down arms, shun violence and join the mainstream of the country.
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The Home Minister reiterated in his message that the Central Government is in no mood to make any compromise with Naxalism. He said that the government is fully committed and moving forward with the goal of eradicating Naxalism from the country before March 31, 2026.