Chhattisgarh Encounter Update: 31 Maoists killed, 2 jawans martyred

DN Bureau

The jawans killed in the encounter were from the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Special Task Force (STF). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bastar: Total 31 Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in the forests of the National Park area in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, police said on Sunday. 

Two Jawans Killed
Besides, two security personnel have also been martyred in the gunfight, the police added. 

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According to Bastar Police officials, the encounter broke out in the forests on Sunday morning.

"Total 31 Naxalites, 2 security personnel killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur, the police said. 

The jawans killed in the encounter were from the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Special Task Force (STF) – state-level forces that specialise in anti-Maoist operations, confirmed Inspector General of Police for Bastar Range, Sundarraj P.

Also Read | Chhattisgarh: 12 Maoists killed, 2 jawans martyred in encounter in Bijapur

Two Jawans Injured
“Two other jawans have suffered injuries and a helicopter is taking off to evacuate them to Raipur for treatment,” an official said. (With Agency Inputs) 










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