Encounter Between Security Forces, Naxalites In Chattisgarh's Sukma Leaves Ultras Injured

According to police officials, no casualty was reported to security personnel but some Naxalites have sustained bullet injuries in the firefight.

New Delhi: An encounter took place between security personnel and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Thursday morning, as reported by the news agency PTI. According to police officials, no casualty was reported to security personnel but some Naxalites have sustained bullet injuries in the firefight. 5-6 naxals injured and were seen fleeing from the spot, according to ANI.

"A joint team of the Special Task Force (STF) and 208th battalion of Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) of the CRPF had launched the operation from Dabbamarka camp towards Sakler when the exchange of fire took place at around 9 am," Sukma Superintendent of Police Sunil Sharma told PTI.

"However, on finding security personnel zeroing in on them, the Naxalites escaped into the dense forest. A huge cache of explosives was recovered from the spot post the encounter. A search operation is underway in the area," he said.

Sharma said some Naxalites suffered bullet injuries during the gun battle and were seen fleeing. Further details on the encounter are awaited from the spot, he added.

Displaying its commitment towards the society while simultaneously battling insurgents, police personnel in the Naxal-hit Sukma district of Chhattisgarh set up a 'Police ki Pathshala' to ensure basic education facilities to children in the conflict-hit area, as reported by ANI.

While Chhattisgarh is now recognized among developed states in terms of agriculture, business, health, education, and other sectors, several places in insurgency-hit districts of the state are still grappling for basic health and education facilities even after the several decades of independence and Naxal violence could be one of the reasons for this. 'Men-in-Khaki' are extensively battling against Naxalism to restore peace in Maoist hotbed Bastar division.

There are several police personnel undertaking their social responsibility and in the same direction, police personnel have established a school 'Police Ki Pathshala', wherein they teach students in their free time.