Three Naxalites Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter with Security Forces
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Overview
On April 11, 2025, three Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. The operation was a joint effort by the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF), and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). It took place in a forested area near Keshkutul village under the Bhairamgarh police station limits.
Details of the Encounter
Time and Location
The gunfight started around 5:30 AM in the dense forests near Keshkutul village, located approximately 400 km from the state capital, Raipur.
Security Forces Involved
The operation was a coordinated effort by the DRG, STF, and CRPF, based on intelligence inputs regarding the presence of Naxalite groups in the area.
Casualties and Recoveries
Three Naxalites were killed during the operation. Security forces recovered a cache of weapons, including firearms and explosives, from the site of the encounter.
Background and Significance
This encounter is part of the ongoing anti-Naxalite operations in Chhattisgarh, a state that has witnessed significant insurgent activity. The operation demonstrates the continued efforts of security forces to combat insurgency and uphold law and order in the region.
Sources
- Zee News: Chhattisgarh Encounter: 3 Naxalites Killed in Gunfight with Security Forces
- India TV News: Chhattisgarh: Naxalite Killed in Encounter with Security Personnel in Bijapur
- The Telegraph India: Chhattisgarh Encounter: Naxal Group Releases Statement, Gives Names of 27 of 29 Slain Ultras
- Deccan Herald: Encounter Underway Between Security Forces, Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
- Millennium Post: 12 Naxalites Killed in Two Separate Encounters in Chhattisgarh and MP
