Police C-60 Unit Honored After Neutralizing 12 Naxalites on Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh Border

Police jawans of the C-60 unit were celebrated at Gadchiroli Police Headquarters post their successful operation against 12 Naxalites, including 5 women. The Superintendent confirmed the neutralization of Maoist cadres in Uttar Gadchiroli. A cash reward of Rs. 51 lakhs was announced for the team.

The police jawans of the C-60 unit, who encountered 12 Naxalites on the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border, were warmly welcomed by other officials at the Police Headquarters in Gadchiroli. The jawans were greeted with applause and flowers upon their return after completing the operation.

The encounter resulted in the death of 12 Naxal cadres, including 5 women. Superintendent of Police, Gadchiroli, Neelotpal, stated that various crimes, including encounters, arson, and murder, had been registered against the deceased Maoists.

He added that all armed formations and cadres in Uttar Gadchiroli have been neutralized by the police. Additionally, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a cash reward of Rs. 51 lakhs for the C60 commandos and Gadchiroli Police for successfully conducting the operation.

Earlier, seven C-60 parties led by Deputy Superintendent of Police officers were dispatched near the Chhattisgarh border in Wandoli village. On July 17, an encounter broke out between the Maharashtra Police C-60 team and Maoist insurgents in the forest area between Chhindbhatti and PV-82, in the border area of Kanker. A heavy exchange of fire began on Wednesday afternoon and continued intermittently for six hours, resulting in the death of 12 Naxal cadres. One police sub-inspector (PSI) and one jawan sustained injuries and, now out of danger, have been evacuated to Nagpur for treatment.

The area search led to the recovery of seven automotive weapons, including three AK-47s, two INSAS rifles, one carbine, and one SLR. Security forces have intensified search operations in the region as they continue to closely monitor the situation. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)