8 Naxalites Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter, 1 Security Personnel Lost

In Chhattisgarh's Abujhmad, 8 Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces. IG Bastar P Sundarraj reports 3 injured security personnel, with one fatality and two airlifted to Raipur for treatment.

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Sumit Kumar
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By A Staff Reporter: In Chhattisgarh's Abujhmad, a fierce encounter between security forces and Naxalites resulted in the deaths of 8 Naxalites. IG Bastar P Sundarraj confirmed, "In an encounter between security personnel and Naxalites, 8 bodies of Naxalites have been recovered. Three of our security personnel got injured and one of them lost his life."

The incident also saw two injured security personnel airlifted to Raipur for medical treatment. Sundarraj reassured, "The other two have been airlifted to Raipur and are under treatment. Both of them are out of danger."

The encounter highlights the ongoing conflict between security forces and Naxalite insurgents in the region. Despite the loss and injuries, the operation marks a significant effort in maintaining security and combating insurgent activities in Chhattisgarh