16 suspected Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh

Sixteen suspected Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Saturday, ANI reported.

Two jawans sustained minor injuries in the exchange of fire, the news agency quoted Sundarraj P, the inspector general of police for the Bastar range, as saying.

The gunfight broke out early morning in a forest under the Kerlapal police station area during a joint operation conducted by the District Reserve Guard and the Central Reserve Police Force, PTI quoted an unidentified official as saying.

The operation was launched on Friday night based on inputs about the presence of Maoists in the area, the official added.

With this, 132 suspected Maoists have been killed in gunfights with security personnel this year. In 2024, 217 suspected Maoists were killed by security forces.

#WATCH | Chhattisgarh | Sukma SP Kiran Gangaram Chavan says, "We have recovered 16 bodies of naxals so far. AK-47, SLR, INSAS rifles and other arms & ammunition in large numbers have also been recovered. Two jawans have sustained minor injuries..." https://t.co/47owCj8waf pic.twitter.com/yjnOFrW3CE— ANI (@ANI) March 29, 2025

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