Bijapur, March 20 – In a major counter-insurgency operation, security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur and Kanker districts neutralized 22 Naxalites in fierce encounters that took place on Thursday morning. However, the operation also saw the sacrifice of a brave DRG jawan, who laid down his life in the line of duty.
🔥 Bijapur Encounter: 18 Naxalites Eliminated, Heavy Gunfire Continues
In the Andri forests of Bijapur, under the Gangloor police station area, a high-intensity gun battle erupted between security forces and Naxal insurgents near the Bijapur-Dantewada border.
🔹 Key Developments:
✔ Encounter began at 7 AM and remains ongoing.
✔ 18 Naxalites neutralized so far.
✔ One DRG jawan martyred in the operation.
✔ Naxal stronghold surrounded, with heavy crossfire reported.
✔ Number of casualties expected to rise as the operation continues.
Security forces have pinned down several top Naxal commanders, and the operation remains active with further combing efforts underway.
🚨 Kanker Encounter: 4 More Naxalites Killed, Weapons Seized
Meanwhile, in Kanker district, along the Narayanpur border, a joint team of DRG and BSF personnel launched a search operation after reports of Naxalite presence in the region.
🔹 Key Developments:
✔ 4 Naxalites killed in intense gun battle.
✔ Automatic weapons and explosives recovered from the site.
✔ Security forces continue search operations in the dense forest area.
The joint forces are maintaining a strict watch, ensuring no Naxalite escape routes remain open.
💬 Official Confirmation from Bastar IG Sundarraj P.
Speaking on the ongoing operations, Bastar IG Sundarraj P. confirmed the latest updates:
“So far, we have recovered 22 Naxalite bodies, along with a significant cache of weapons and ammunition. This includes 18 bodies from Bijapur and 4 from Kanker. The search operation is still ongoing, and further details will be provided as we progress.”
The massive success of these coordinated operations marks a major blow to Naxalite insurgency in the region.
🛡️ Martyr’s Sacrifice: Nation Salutes a Brave Warrior
While the operation has inflicted heavy losses on the Naxal forces, it has also come at a cost. A District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawan made the supreme sacrifice during the encounter in Bijapur.
His courage and dedication to duty exemplify the unwavering spirit of India’s security forces, who continue to fight against extremist threats in the region.
🔎 Ongoing Counter-Insurgency Operations in Chhattisgarh
The Bijapur and Kanker encounters are part of an intensified effort by security forces to eliminate Naxalite strongholds in the Bastar region.
✔ Recent intelligence-based operations have led to major successes.
✔ Naxal leadership is facing mounting pressure from security forces.
✔ Coordinated strategies are ensuring greater territorial control over insurgent areas.
With this latest strike on Naxal bases, security forces are sending a strong message—that the fight against Naxal extremism will continue relentlessly.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
