Raipur/Bijapur, Nov 11
Six Maoists were neutralised in a gun battle with security forces in the dense forests of Bijapur district's National Park area on Tuesday, marking a significant blow to the dwindling insurgency in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, police officials said.
As the forces closed in, Maoist sentries opened fire, triggering a fierce and prolonged gun battle that extended into the late afternoon.
The recovered arsenal includes INSAS rifles, Sten guns, .303 rifles, ammunition, detonators, and other Maoist paraphernalia, including uniforms, literature, and communication devices.
He further revealed that additional reinforcements from DRG, STF, Bastar Fighters, Central Reserve Police Force, and Chhattisgarh Armed Force have been rushed to adjacent areas to create a multi-layered cordon and prevent any surviving Maoists from escaping into neighbouring districts.