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Hans India
8 hours ago
- Hans India
Two maoists dead Chhattisgarh's Kanker district in exchange of fire
A gunfight erupted in the Kanker district of Chhattisgarh on Friday morning, resulting in the deaths of two Maoists. Indira Kalyan Alesela, the Superintendent of Police for Kanker, confirmed the violent clash. The incident unfolded when District Reserve Guard (DRG) forces were deployed after receiving intelligence regarding the presence of Maoists in a forested area near Chhotebedhia police station. The operation began early in the morning and has seen continuous exchanges of fire since then. Authorities are currently assessing the situation, with security forces working to secure the area and ensure public safety.
Deccan Herald
9 hours ago
- Deccan Herald
Woman Naxalite killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Kanker
The gunfight broke out on a forested hill within the jurisdiction of Chhotebethiya police station when a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Border Security Force (BSF) was out on an anti-Naxal operation, Kanker Superintendent of Police Indira Kalyan Elesela told PTI.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Time of India
Chhattisgarh encounter: Woman Maoist gunned down by security forces; weapon seized
NEW DELHI: A woman Maoist was killed in a gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district on Friday morning, police said. The gunfight occurred on a forested hill in the Chhotebethiya police station area during an anti-Naxal operation by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Border Security Force (BSF). Kanker Superintendent of Police Indira Kalyan Elesela said, 'The body of a woman Naxalite along with a weapon has been recovered from the encounter site so far, while the intermittent exchange of fire is still underway in the area.' The joint operation began in the forest between Amatola and Kalpar villages after security teams received intelligence about Maoist presence across the Kotri river. Police have confirmed that the operation is still in progress.
The Hindu
10 hours ago
- The Hindu
Woman Maoist killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Kanker
A woman Maoist was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district on Friday (June 20, 2025) morning, a police official said. The gunfight broke out on a forested hill within the jurisdiction of Chhotebethiya police station when a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Border Security Force (BSF) was out on an anti-Naxal operation, Kanker Superintendent of Police Indira Kalyan Elesela told PTI. The operation was launched between Amatola and Kalpar villages based on inputs about the presence of the members of the banned Maoist organisation on the other side of the Kotri river, he said. 'The body of a woman Maoist along with a weapon has been recovered from the encounter site so far, while the intermittent exchange of fire is still underway in the area,' he said. More details will be shared later, the official added.
New Indian Express
10 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Woman Naxalite killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Kanker
KANKER: A woman Naxalite was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district on Friday morning, a police official said. The gunfight broke out on a forested hill within the jurisdiction of Chhotebethiya police station when a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Border Security Force (BSF) was out on an anti-Naxal operation, Kanker Superintendent of Police Indira Kalyan Elesela told PTI. The operation was launched between Amatola and Kalpar villages based on inputs about the presence of the members of the banned Maoist organisation on the other side of the Kotri river, he said. "The body of a woman Naxalite along with a weapon has been recovered from the encounter site so far, while the intermittent exchange of fire is still underway in the area," he said. More details will be shared later, the official added.
