Security Forces Neutralize High-Profile Maoists in Chhattisgarh Encounter
A gunfight in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district resulted in the death of three Maoists, including a woman. Security forces, conducting a joint operation, recovered weapons and other materials. This operation is part of wider counter-insurgency measures that have recently weakened Maoist organizational structures.
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In a significant operation on Sunday, security forces neutralized three Maoists, including a female cadre, in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, authorities reported.
The encounter occurred in the secluded forested hills of Chhindkhadak village, during a joint search operation by the District Reserve Guard and Border Security Force.
According to Senior Superintendent of Police I K Elesela, the slain Maoists included a high-profile target with a bounty of ₹14 lakh. The forces recovered several weapons at the site, marking another stride in intensifying counter-insurgency efforts in the volatile Bastar region.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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