Chhattisgarh: Three DRG jawans killed in Naxal encounter in Sukma

Sukma: Three District Reserve Guard (DRG) security personnel, including an assistant sub inspector, were killed in an encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Sukma district on Saturday, the police said.

The incident took place between Jagargunda and Kunded under Jagargunda police station limits at around 9 am on Saturday, said Bastar Range Inspector General of Police (IG) P Sundarraj.

Also Read | Man arrested for displaying beef, abusing people of other religions on social media in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

The officer further elaborated that the deceased DRG security personnel were identified as ASI Ramuram Nag, assistant constable Kunjam Joga and Sainik Vanjam Bheema. "This morning, a team of DRG was out on a combing operation and when they reached Jagargunda and Kunded, the Naxals opened firing," IG said.

The officer further elaborated that as the firing was opened from naxals' side, and security personnel launched a retaliatory action. Based on precise input about the presence of naxals, security forces launched an operation and came under ambush. According to the police source, the Naxals also suffered major damage in the encounter. (ANI)

Also Read | Sukma attack: UP CM announces financial help for kin of soldiers killed

• #Chhattisgarh
• #DRG jawan
• #Naxal encounter
• #Sukma
• #bjp
• #Goverment
• #IG