A relentless anti-Naxal sweep in Gadchiroli district’s Abujhmad area culminated in three Maoists eliminated, with two bodies recovered Friday morning—one man, one woman—building on prior successes. The border skirmish with Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh unfolded over 48 hours in unforgiving wilderness.
Authorities confiscated an AK-47 and SLR rifle, disrupting rebel operations significantly. The trio’s identities are under verification as combing intensifies.
Amid gains, C-60 commando Deepak Chinna Madavi (38), Aheri resident originally from Mandara Damracha, perished from grievous wounds after helicopter transfer to Bhameragad hospital. Joga Madavi of Kishtayapalli, hurt in late-night action, is stable following airlift and slated for Gadchiroli relocation.
Police sustain blockades and patrols across forest zones, showcasing tactical acumen. Declarations from officials signal unwavering commitment to quelling Maoist insurgency region-wide.
These confrontations spotlight the Maoist menace’s persistence and security apparatus’s fortitude. Arm seizures and neutralized threats pave way for development, honoring fallen heroes while strategizing future offensives.