14 Maoists Killed in Encounter at Odisha-Chhattisgarh Border
In a major security operation, 14 Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces at the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, officials reported on Monday. Among those killed was a senior member of the Maoists’ central committee, their highest decision-making body, according to Gariaband Superintendent of Police, Parul Mathur.
The gunfight occurred in a dense forested area as security forces launched a combing operation based on intelligence inputs. The operation marks a significant blow to the Maoist insurgency in the region, which has been a hotbed for extremist activity.
Weapons, ammunition, and incriminating documents were recovered from the site, indicating the Maoists’ ongoing plans to mobilize.
Authorities hailed the success of the operation while emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in tackling Maoist activities. Meanwhile, security forces are continuing their search in the area for any fleeing members.
This encounter highlights the ongoing efforts of Indian security forces to combat left-wing extremism in the country’s interior regions.