In Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur, a fierce encounter between security forces and extremists took place on Wednesday. The forces successfully eliminated 30 extremists. Home Minister Vijay Sharma confirmed this significant triumph, stating that more than 30 extremists were neutralized, including several key leaders.
Tragically, one security personnel lost his life, and another was wounded. The search operation is ongoing, and comprehensive details about the seized weapons are not yet available. Sources also claim that a total of 30 extremists have been killed so far in the Abujmarh encounter, including prominent leader Nambala Keshav Rao, also known as Basav Raj.
Source: aajtak
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Basav Raj, with a bounty of 10 million, was the general secretary of the extremists. DRG personnel have made a historic mark on the anti-extremist front by taking down the leader wanted by security agencies nationwide. This action by the security forces is hailed as a landmark success.
Previously, coordinated efforts by central and state security forces led to the elimination of at least 31 extremists during a 21-day extensive operation around the dense forests near the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border. CRPF Director General G.P. Singh and Chhattisgarh's DGP Arun Dev Gautam reported that from April 21, 31 Maoists' bodies were recovered, 28 of whom have been identified.
Additional DGP (Anti-Extremist Operation) Vivekanand revealed that identified extremists had bounties totaling 17.2 million rupees. A vast cache of weapons was seized, and four technical extremist units, responsible for manufacturing arms and IEDs, were dismantled. Following analysis of facts and information during the operation, it's concluded that many senior Maoist leaders were either killed or critically injured in these encounters.
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The objectives we set were far exceeded. We are optimistic that this marks the beginning of the end, aiming to eradicate extremist violence by March 31, 2026. Due to challenging terrains, retrieval of all bodies or arrest of the injured wasn't possible; however, 35 weapons and considerable ammunition, both automatic and semi-automatic, were seized.
During the operation, 450 IEDs, numerous detonators, explosive devices, and 12,000 kilograms of various materials, including medical supplies and electrical devices, were seized. Security forces dismantled four extremist weapon factories where generators, drills, motors, and cutters were also recovered.
