Major Naxal Encounter Leaves Seven Dead in Chhattisgarh's Bastar

Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region engaged in a deadly encounter with Naxals, resulting in seven fatalities. The ongoing operation has revealed the recovery of weapons, including AK-47s. IG Bastar, P Sundarraj, has confirmed the incident, with all security personnel reported as safe. More information is anticipated.

In a significant development in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, at least seven Naxals have been killed during an encounter with security forces on Friday.

The operation, which took place in the dense Abhujmaad forest along the Narayanpur and Dantewada border, led to the discovery of a significant cache of weapons, including AK-47s and SLRs. IG Bastar, P Sundarraj, confirmed the occurrence of the encounter.

According to sources, the clash ensued after security personnel conducted a search operation based on intelligence reports regarding Naxalite presence in the area. All security personnel involved in the operation are safe, officials have stated. More details are expected to emerge as the situation unfolds.

(With inputs from agencies.)