Narayanpur: In a fierce encounter in the Narayanpur and Bijapur districts of Chhattisgarh, security forces killed 26 Maoists. The encounter took place along the Narayanpur-Bijapur border after receiving intelligence about the presence of Maoists in the area.
The District Reserve Guard (DRG) was conducting an operation early Wednesday morning when the Maoists opened fire, leading to a prolonged gunfight. The security personnel responded, resulting in the elimination of 26 Maoist insurgents.
This encounter is part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to tackle Maoist insurgency in the region.