CG: Naxal killed in encounter with Security Forces in Sukma
May 25, 2024
Sukma (Chhattisgarh) [India], May 25 : A naxal was killed in an encounter with security forces that took place in the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh on Friday, said officials.
The encounter took place in the Belpocha village, falling under the jurisdiction of the Konta Police station.
Superintendent of Police Kiran Chavan confirmed the incident, stating that a Naxal operative was killed during the confrontation and a weapon was recovered from the site.
Currently, a comprehensive search operation is underway in the area, Chavan added.
Further details are awaited.
Earlier on May 18, one Naxalite was killed in an encounter with security forces in the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, police said.
The incident took place in the area between Tolnai and Tetrai villages.
On May 10, an exchange of fire broke out between Naxals and security forces in the jungle near Pidiya village in Chhattisgarh.
The place where a gunfight broke out between the forces and the Naxals falls under the limits of Gangaloor Police Station.
