In the dense forests of Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, the police successfully neutralized five Maoists poised to disrupt the upcoming assembly elections. The vigilant officers thwarted their plans and seized five formidable weapons. During the ferocious encounter, a brave C-60 officer was injured but is now recuperating in a Nagpur hospital.
Authorities had reliable intelligence indicating that the Maoist faction had been strategically planning destructive activities for several days. Distinguished by conviction, these insurgents were found lurking in the remote jungles of Taha's Koparshi, with alleged links to areas Bharmaragad and Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh, poised to disturb Maharashtra's democratic process.
A Heroic Encounter
On October 19th, reinforcements led by Additional SP Yatish Deshmukh and Additional SP Ramesh, comprising 21 specialized Anti-Naxal C-60 squads and 2 CRPF units, launched an immediate search operation. As dawn broke, Maoists unleashed a wild barrage upon the advancing team. The C-60 squads heroically retaliated, forcing the insurgents into a retreat deep into the jungle. In the chaos, Officer Kumod Prabhakar sustained injuries but was promptly airlifted to safety, where he receives ongoing medical care. His condition is reported stable.
Intense Eight-Hour Operation
Following an intense eight-hour exchange of fire, the operation's success was marked by the discovery of the bodies of two male and three female Maoists, each notorious for a history of heinous crimes. The fallen were known for encounters, arson, and murder. The battlefield relinquished five potent weapons cementing this decisive victory.
85 Maoists Neutralized in Three Years
Since 2021, persistent efforts by Gadchiroli police have resulted in the elimination of 85 hardline Maoists and the capture of 109. Additionally, 37 insurgents have surrendered to embrace peace.
Meanwhile, Gadchiroli SP Neelotpal reiterates a clarion call to all Maoists to surrender, urging them to join the path of development and peace.
