Chhattisgarh: Two CRPF personnel dead, 10 injured in Naxal attack in Bijapur district

Tragedy struck in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district as two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel lost their lives and 10 others sustained injuries during a fierce encounter with Maoists on Tuesday. The incident unfolded near Tekalgudem village, bordering Bijapur and Sukma districts, when a joint security team was engaged in a search operation. The clash occurred around 1 pm, as a team from the 201 battalion of CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) and the 150 battalion of CRPF aimed to establish a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in the region.

Key points

Search operation turns deadly: The gun battle erupted during a search operation near Tekalgudem village, where a joint team of security personnel was conducting operations against Maoists.

Focused area operations: The CRPF’s 201 CoBRA battalion, known for jungle warfare, was actively working to establish an FOB, a remote camp crucial for facilitating operations in core Naxal areas.

Casualties and injuries: Two CRPF personnel tragically lost their lives in the exchange of fire, while approximately 10 others sustained injuries during the intense operation.

Immediate retaliation: The CoBRA commandos swiftly launched an effective retaliation against the Maoists, responding to the ambush.

Evacuation efforts: Helicopters are being requisitioned to evacuate the injured security personnel, underscoring the urgency and gravity of the situation.