The bodies of 26 Naxalites have been recovered so far after an encounter between security forces and Naxalites in Bijapur district. In the same encounter, a soldier of Bijapur DRG was martyred. So far, a total of 4 Naxalites have been recovered in the Kanker encounter. A large quantity of weapons and ammunition have been recovered from the spot. Search operation is going on in both areas.
IG Sundararaj P. said – Operation still continues, large quantity of weapons recovered
Bastar IG Sundararaj P. said that firing was going on in both areas till Thursday afternoon. Several automatic weapons and explosives have been recovered from the scene. Security forces are currently running a search operation in the area.
Third incident: two soldiers injured in IED blast
Meanwhile, an IED blast occurred in Thulthuli area on the Narayanpur-Dantewada border, injuring two soldiers. However, the condition of both is currently being reported out of danger.