Encounter with Naxalites in Bijapur, 5 soldiers martyred

Chhattisgarh: Since the encounter between security forces and Naxalites in Bijapur, 21 soldiers are missing, 5 soldiers have been killed and 12 have been injured. The operation is still underway and additional security forces have been pressed to the spot to support the personnel engaged in the exchange of fire. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of the five security personnel.