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Indian security forces have 31 suspected Maoist rebels killed during a nine-hour firefight in the Abujhmad forest, Chhattisgarh. Search operations continue.
Indian Forces Eliminate rebels as 31 Maoist Rebels killed in Chhattisgarh Operation
In a major counterinsurgency operation, Indian security forces killed at least 31 suspected Maoist rebels in the Abujhmad forest, located on the border of Narayanpur and Dantewada districts in Chhattisgarh. The operation, which was initiated on Thursday, escalated into a nine-hour firefight on Friday.
Details of the Operation
Acting on intelligence reports, security forces surrounded approximately 50 suspected rebels. The confrontation led to the recovery of several weapons, including automatic rifles. According to Inspector General Pattilingam Sundarraj, no casualties or injuries were reported among government forces. Search operations are ongoing in the forest area.
Background of the Conflict
The Maoist insurgency, often referred to as Naxalism, remains one of India’s longest-standing internal security challenges. The dense Abujhmad forest is a known stronghold for Maoist rebels, who have been engaged in armed conflict with the Indian government for several decades.
