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Gunfire Reported as Security Forces Engage Naxalites During Sukma Search Operation

Police say the search followed credible intelligence on Maoist presence.

Overview

  • The encounter began Tuesday morning in dense forest under the Errabore police station limits of Sukma district.
  • Police say teams launched a combing operation after credible intelligence indicated a Maoist presence.
  • As personnel advanced through the area, Naxalites reportedly opened fire and the forces retaliated.
  • The operation remains underway with additional reinforcements placed on alert by authorities.
  • Officials have not reported any casualties so far, and the district remains a focal point of the Maoist insurgency corridor.