36 Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in a forest on the Narayanpur-Dantewara border in Chhattisgarh, India.
This information was revealed in the online report of the country's broadcasting media NDTV on Friday (October 4) night.
According to reports, the country's District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) launched an anti-Maoist operation on Thursday. During the campaign today, there was a shootout between the two sides. 36 Maoists were killed in this. According to the latest news, the exchange of fire between the two sides is still going on.
According to sources, several assault rifles including AK series and various types of weapons have been recovered in this operation.
The killing of Maoists is considered a major success for the forces in recent times.
Authorities said yesterday (Thursday) based on intelligence information, Maoists were gathering in Govel, Nendur and Thulthuli villages under Orcha and Barsur police stations of Chhattisgarh. On this news, joint forces conducted a combing operation in these villages. The firing incident between the two sides took place on Friday afternoon. 36 Maoists were killed in this.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo congratulated the security forces and said it was a major operation and a major achievement for the forces in recent times. Terrorism is going away from the state. This terrorism must be eradicated.