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In a tragic incident unfolding in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, three valiant Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel met with martyrdom while 15 others sustained injuries in a fierce encounter with Maoists on Tuesday. The heart-wrenching episode transpired near Tekalgudem village, at the border of Bijapur and Sukma districts, as a joint security team embarked on a search operation. The clash erupted around 1 pm when a team comprising the 201 battalion of CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) and the 150 battalion of CRPF endeavored to establish a crucial Forward Operating Base (FOB) in the region.
Chhattisgarh DGP Ashok Juneja lamented, "There was a barrage of fire from the Naxal side. Our brave soldiers retaliated. Video evidence captures the Naxalites retrieving the bodies of their fallen comrades. Fifteen soldiers have sustained injuries, and we mourn the loss of three brave souls."
Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai convened with injured security personnel in Raipur today, extending support and solidarity in the aftermath of the attack.
The skirmish unfolded amidst a search operation near Tekalgudem village, where a unified team of security personnel was diligently conducting operations against the Maoist insurgents.
The CRPF's 201 CoBRA battalion, renowned for its expertise in jungle warfare, was actively engaged in establishing an FOB, a pivotal outpost essential for orchestrating operations in the heart of Naxal strongholds.
Tragically, two CRPF personnel succumbed to injuries during the exchange of fire, while approximately 15 others sustained wounds amidst the intense operation.
Swift and decisive, the CoBRA commandos launched a formidable counterattack against the Maoists, thwarting their ambush.
As the gravity of the situation became apparent, helicopters were swiftly mobilized for the evacuation of injured security personnel, underscoring the urgency and severity of the situation.
In another significant operation earlier today, security forces averted a potential catastrophe in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district by discovering and neutralizing two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by Naxalites. Weighing 5 kg and 3 kg respectively, these explosives were strategically positioned on dirt tracks near Hiroli village under Kirandul police station limits. Acting on credible intelligence, a coordinated effort involving the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Chhattisgarh Armed Forces (CAF), district force, and Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) played a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of security personnel.
In conclusion, these coordinated efforts by our brave security forces underscore the persistent challenges and the critical importance of vigilance in combatting the Naxal insurgency in Chhattisgarh.
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