Maoist killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

April 21, 2024 10:43

Security forces in an anti-Maoist operation/File image/ANI Photo

A Maoistg was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Sunday, the police said.

The gunfight took place in a forest near Keshkutul village under Bhairamgarh police station area at around 5.30 am when a team of the District Reserve Guard was out on an anti-Maoist operation, a senior police official said.

The operation was launched based on information about the presence of division supply team commander of Maoists, Kawasi Pandaru, and 15-20 other cadres in Keshkutul-Keshmundi forests, located around 400 km from the state capital Raipur, he said.

After the exchange of fire stopped, the body of a Maoist, a weapon and explosives were recovered from the spot, the official said.

Search operation was still underway in the area, he added. -- PTI

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