Chhattisgarh: Security Forces demolish monuments built by Naxals in Bijapur

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], December 23 : As a part of their anti-naxal operation, the monuments built by Naxals were demolished by the security forces in the Hiroli village in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur.

Chhattisgarh is one of the most affected Naxal states. The "Naxalites" have set up their bases in the forest and hilly regions of the state, providing lower administrative vacuum in those areas. They refer to the areas as "liberated from the government's rule".
The issue of Naxalism has caused severe damage to human lives and infrastructure, such as railway lines, etc.
Earlier today, three male Naxals were killed in a fierce encounter carried out by the security forces alongside the Dantewada-Sukma border area in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district.
"The Bastar fighters and the District Reserve Group (DRG) were leading an anti-Naxal operation from the Tumakpal camp under Katekalyan Police Station between the Tumakpal and Dabba Kunna villages alongside the Dantewada-Sukma border in the Dantewada district," said Gaurav Rai, Superintendent of Police, Dantewada.
"During the operation, the encounter took place at about 5:30 p.m., leading to the death of three Naxals from the Darbha division. The bodies were recovered during the search operation. Meanwhile, arms and ammunition have also been recovered by the forces," added the SP.
The deceased Naxals are yet to be identified. A search operation is underway by a joint team of DRG, Bastar fighters, Chhattisgarh armed forces and the Central Police Reserved Force (CRPF).