30 Naxals Killed In Gunfight In Bijapur, 1 Jawan Dead In Chhattisgarh Op
In a gunfight with Naxals in Bijapur, 30 Naxals and one District Reserve Jawan were killed on Thursday. The battle took place in the forest area along the Bijapur-Dantewada border.
Thirty Naxals were killed during a gunfight in the forest area along the Bijapur-Dantewada border under Gangaloor police station limit on Thursday. One Bijapur District Reserve Jawan has also lost his life.
The Bijapur Police said that a large cache of weapons and ammunition was seized from the deceased insurgents.
The shootout started when security forces ramped up anti-Naxal offensive in the area.
CM Sai Outlines Bastar Transformation Vision To PM Modi
Amid the ongoing crackdown on Naxal activities, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, presenting an ambitious master plan aimed at developing the Bastar region. The proposal outlines a vision to transform the conflict-ridden area into a thriving hub for infrastructure, industry, and tourism, reported news agency ANI.
CM Sai stressed that Naxalism in Chhattisgarh is nearing its end. He credited the joint efforts of the state police and central forces for reclaiming several former Naxal strongholds, restoring confidence in government-led initiatives. "The landscape of Bastar is changing dramatically. Through a combination of strategic security interventions and developmental projects, we are paving the way for a prosperous future," Sai was quoted as saying by ANI.
The state government is now accelerating efforts to position Bastar as a rising industrial and economic centre, with a strong focus on job creation and improving the living standards of the tribal communities.
Wave of Surrenders in Bijapur as Naxal Influence Weakens
In a further sign of diminishing Naxal control, 17 insurgents voluntarily surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district last week. Confirming the development, Superintendent of Police Jitendra Kumar Yadav stated, "Seventeen Naxals have laid down their arms in Bijapur district. They were actively involved in various roles within the Gangaloor area committee of the banned Maoist organisation."
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