In a significant operation early Thursday, security forces, including the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF), and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), killed seven suspected Maoists in the dense jungles of Abujhmaad. The operation, which began at dawn, was launched in response to intelligence suggesting Maoist activity in the region.
According to Bastar police, the encounter started around 3 a.m., with intermittent clashes continuing throughout the morning. The bodies of seven uniformed Maoist cadres were recovered from the site of the operation. While the encounter has been concluded, search operations are still ongoing in the challenging terrain.
Authorities have not released further details, but the operation remains active as forces continue to comb the area. More updates are awaited on the operation’s progress and its broader impact.