Security Forces Decimate Naxal Rebels in Major Bastar Offensive

In a significant strike against Naxals, security forces eliminated at least 30 CPI (Maoists) members in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region through two encounters. The operations, which resulted in the death of a police jawan, mark a decisive step in the government's mission to eradicate Naxalism by March next year.

In a significant blow to Naxal factions, security forces have successfully eliminated at least 30 members of the banned CPI (Maoists) organization in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region. The two unrelated encounters occurred on Thursday and involved intensive firefights, according to official sources.

Approximately 26 Naxalites were neutralized in Bijapur district, while a separate operation in Kanker resulted in the deaths of four Maoists, courtesy of a joint effort by the BSF and District Reserve Guard personnel. Tragically, the Bijapur encounter also claimed the life of a police jawan.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah commended the forces for their achievement in steering the nation towards a Naxal-free future, reiterating the government's zero tolerance for insurgency. Search operations are underway at both sites, with the attacks marking the demise of 113 Naxalites in the state this year alone.

(With inputs from agencies.)