Raipur, Aug 12
A prolonged encounter between District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and Maoists is reportedly underway since Tuesday morning in the dense forested terrain of Gangaloor on Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district.
The operation, which began on Monday as part of a coordinated anti-Maoist offensive, has seen intermittent exchanges of fire, underscoring the persistent volatility in the region.
According to police sources, two DRG jawans sustained minor injuries during the gunfight. Both have been stabilised and are reported to be out of danger.
After receiving first aid at a local facility, they were referred to Raipur for advanced medical care and observations.
While official confirmation is awaited, preliminary intelligence suggests that several Maoists may have been injured in retaliatory fire.
The terrain and communication challenges have delayed precise casualty assessments, and security forces are continuing combing operations to secure the area.
Officials involved in the operation have indicated that AI-assisted surveillance tools and open-source intelligence (OSINT) platforms are being deployed to monitor movement patterns and intercept communications.
Drone footage, satellite imagery, and geospatial mapping -- augmented by machine learning algorithms -- are helping identify possible hideouts and track escape routes used by insurgents.