Raipur: A security personnel and four Maoists, including two women, security forces This was a joint operation carried out by four regions in the Abujima Forest on Saturday and Sunday.
The Regional Reserve Guard (DRG) sergeant was killed in the clashes.
The anti-Maoist operation consists of DRG teams from the following countries: narayanpur, DantewadaKondagaon and Bastar districts were launched on Friday.
“On Saturday evening, when a joint team of the DRG and the Special Task Force (STF) went out, security forces and Maoists were engaged in an attack on the south border of Narayanpur and Dantewada districts,” said a police officer from the Bastar police. A conflict broke out in the Abu Jimach forest.
After the gunfire subsided, security forces recovered the bodies of four uniformed Maoists and automatic weapons including AK-47 rifles and automatic rifles (SLRs) were recovered from the spot, the official said.
Police said the Dantewada DRG superintendent who died in the clash has been identified as Sannu Kalam
Express condolences for the deceased DRG personnelChhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said that the fight against Naxalism will continue, “So far, there are reports that in southern Abujamai bordering Narayanpur and Dantewada districts Four Maoists were killed in clashes between security forces and Naxalites in the area.
The CM added that DRG chief Sannu Kalam was also martyred in the encounter. “His sacrifice will not be in vain. Security forces have been vigorously combating Naxalism and the battle will continue until the menace is eliminated.
The mortal remains of martyr Sannu Kalam will be laid to rest at the police line in Kali, Dantewada district.
Police said a search of the area was ongoing and identification was being carried out Maoists killed will be completed.
