Bullet Shells, Medicines Recovered From Encounter Spot Following Major Crackdown On 'Red Terrorism'

In a major crackdown on left-wing terrorism, 31 Naxals were killed in encounter with police in Maad area on the Narayanpur-Dantewada border on October 04. A joint operation by DRG Dantewada, DRG Narayanpur, and STF teams was launched after receiving information about the presence of 40 to 50 Naxalites. Several bullet shells and medicines were recovered from the spot, where 31 Naxals were eliminated in the massive gunfire. This encounter is considered one of the biggest-ever crackdowns on Naxalites this year. According to the police reports, a heavy exchange of fire took place between security personnel and Naxalites after forces surrounded the Naxals in the forest