Two Maoists Killed in Encounter with Chhattisgarh Police in Kanker District

Chhattisgarh police have reported the death of two Maoists in an encounter with security personnel in Bastar’s Kanker district. The identity of the deceased Maoists is yet to be confirmed, and authorities are currently in the process of identification. Police recovered an INSAS rifle, a muzzle-loading gun, and other arms and ammunition from the encounter site.
The exchange of fire occurred during an anti-Naxal operation by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) in Koyalibeda forest. The search operation continues in the surrounding areas to gather more information.
Chhattisgarh police engaged in an anti-Naxal operation in the Koyalibeda forest area of Kanker district. During this operation, an exchange of fire took place, resulting in the deaths of two Maoists. Authorities have not yet determined the identities of these individuals, and the process of identification is ongoing. Besides the INSAS rifle and muzzle-loading gun, other arms and ammunition were also found at the encounter site.
The security forces were acting on specific intelligence about the presence of Maoists in the area. The ongoing search operation seeks to uncover more information related to this incident. This encounter highlights the ongoing challenge posed by Naxalite insurgency in certain regions of India, and authorities remain vigilant in their efforts to maintain law and order.
The incident comes ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Chhattisgarh, with some areas affected by Maoist activities expressing their intention to boycott the polls. In response to these developments, security forces are actively engaged in maintaining order and preventing any disruptions.
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