Security forces neutralise 9 Maoists in Chhattisgarh
According to police sources, an intense search operation was initiated by security forces based on intelligence
According to police sources, an intense search operation was initiated by security forces based on intelligence
The deceased, identified as Commander Tijau Ram Bhuarya, was stationed at the 4th Battalion in the Darbha area.
One of the three deceased Maoists has been identified as Lalit, aged 34 years of Gampur village in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh.
They were killed in an intelligence-based operation and the rebels were in their hideout in the mountainous terrains when the operation was launched to flush out the Maoists, said Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Sunil Bansal.
The banners also appealed to the locals to observe "Martyrs Week" from July 28 to August 3 to commemorate the death anniversary of rebel leader and founder of CPI(ML), Charu Majumdar.
Expressing condolence over the death of security personnel in the operation, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that "fight against enemies of peace will continue".
The DGP flanked by senior police and BSF personnel assured locals of creating a secure environment and emphasized on holistic development of the Bonda hills through focused approach of the government.
The Maoist zonal commander Alok Yadav was also killed in the exchange of fire.
Chief minister asked officials to issue tender bids immediately for pending projects
As per the reports, they poured petrol on the four vehicles parked there and set them on fire.