According to Kanker Superintendent of Police Nikhil Rakhecha, a joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and other security forces had set out on a combing operation in the dense forests of Koylibeda.
In line with the target set by the Centre, the Naxal activities will be completely wiped out across the county by the brave dedicated security forces by March 31 next, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated on Friday.
The exchange of fire broke out in the early hours when a joint team conducting a search operation came face to face with the Maoists. Officials said the gun battle lasted for a brief period before the extremists retreated into the dense terrain.
The surrender ceremony was held at the Sukma Superintendent of Police’s office under the state government’s rehabilitation framework. Officials described the development as a clear indication of a gradual shift on the ground, driven by sustained security pressure and expanded administrative outreach in remote forested regions.
The fake claims also stated that more than 10 soldiers were killed, while several others, including senior officials, have sustained critical injuries.
Seven members of the Kumaram Bheem Divisional Committee also handed over eight firearms, including one AK-47 rifle, two SLRs, .303 rifles and one G3, along with a G3 rifle and live ammunition of various calibres.
The demand was made by the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Shri Mata Vaishno, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, during a comprehensive review of disaster management preparedness on Monday.
Several arrests were made during the latest round of operations yesterday.
Muzaffar is the brother of Dr Adil Ahmad Rather, who was among the eight people, including three doctors, arrested in connection with the Red Fort blast. Of the eight arrested, seven suspects are from Kashmir.
Troops of the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army launched a joint 'Operation Pimple' on Friday following specific intelligence input from agencies, regarding an infiltration attempt.
