End of an Era: Top Maoist Leader Neutralized in Chhattisgarh
Top Maoist leader Nambala Keshav Rao, alias Basavaraju, was killed alongside 26 other Maoists in Chhattisgarh by security forces. This marks a significant victory in India's fight against Naxalism. The operation also resulted in the recovery of multiple weapons and was described as a 'landmark achievement' by officials.
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Nambala Keshav Rao, alias Basavaraju, the central figure of the Naxal movement, along with 26 other Maoists, were killed by security forces during a fierce encounter in Chhattisgarh's dense Abhujmad forests on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the operation as a 'remarkable success,' while Union Home Minister Amit Shah called it a 'landmark achievement' in the ongoing battle against Naxalism. The encounter occurred after intelligence reports confirmed the presence of high-ranking members of the CPI (Maoists).
The operation, named Operation Black Forest, also saw the recovery of a significant number of weapons. A DRG officer was killed, and several officers were injured during the mission. The successful conclusion of this mission prompted additional arrests and surrenders throughout various states.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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