Chhattisgarh: Intermittent firing underway between security forces and Naxals in Sukma

ANI May 23, 2025 280 views

Security forces are engaged in fresh clashes with Naxals in Sukma district following a major operation that eliminated top Maoist leader Basavaraju. The recent Narayanpur encounter saw 27 Naxals killed, marking a significant blow to the insurgent movement. Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the operation as historic while PM Modi praised security forces. Search operations continue as authorities intensify anti-Naxal efforts across Chhattisgarh.

"Proud of our forces for this remarkable success." - PM Narendra Modi
Sukma, May 23: An Intermittent firing is underway between security forces and Naxals in the Kistaram area of Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, Police said on Friday.

Key Points

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Intermittent firing ongoing in Sukma since Thursday

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27 Naxals killed in recent Narayanpur operation

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Basavaraju was top Maoist leader neutralized

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Amit Shah calls it historic anti-Naxal achievement

As per the police, the gunfight is underway since Thursday. A search operation is being conducted by the security forces at the site of the encounter and nearby areas.

Further details are awaited.

Earlier on Wednesday, 27 Naxals were killed in the joint operation of the security forces in the Abujmarh forests of Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district.

The Inspector General (IG) of Bastar Range in Chhattisgarh, P Sundarraj, on Thursday said CPI (Maoist) general secretary Basavaraju, who was killed in an encounter, had an active role in the planning of many Naxalite attacks on security forces and people's representatives, and termed his killing a great achievement in the anti-Naxal operation.

Basavaraju was among the 27 Naxals killed in the joint operation of the security forces in the Abujmarh forests of Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district. AK-47 rifles, SLR-INSAS carbines, and other arms and ammunition in heavy numbers were recovered. One DRG jawan was martyred and several others were injured in the operation.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that this is the first time in three decades of India's battle against Naxalism that a General Secretary-ranked leader has been neutralised by the security forces.

Noting that Basavaraju was the backbone of the Naxal movement, Amit Shah said that 54 Naxalites have been arrested and that 84 Naxalites have surrendered in Chhattisgarh after the completion of Operation Black Forest.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also praised the efforts of India's security forces after 27 Maoists, including top CPI-Maoist leader Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju, were killed in a major operation in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district.

In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi said, "Proud of our forces for this remarkable success. Our Government is committed to eliminating the menace of Maoism and ensuring a life of peace and progress for our people."

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Our brave security forces are doing remarkable work in extremely difficult conditions. The elimination of Basavaraju is indeed a major milestone. But we must also focus on development in these areas - roads, schools and hospitals will prevent youth from joining Naxals.
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Priya M.
Heartbreaking to see our jawans getting martyred in these operations 😢 We must provide better equipment and training to minimize casualties. The government should also increase compensation for martyrs' families.
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Arjun S.
While military action is necessary, we need a parallel strategy of dialogue and rehabilitation. Many Naxals are misguided youth from tribal communities. The surrender policy should be promoted more aggressively.
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Sunita P.
The media should give more coverage to the development works happening in these areas. Only reporting violence creates a negative image. Many schools and roads are being built but no one talks about that!
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Vikram J.
Operation Black Forest seems to be yielding results. But we must ensure innocent tribals aren't caught in the crossfire. The forces need to maintain strict discipline while conducting these ops. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Meena R.
The real solution lies in addressing the root causes - poverty, lack of opportunities and exploitation of tribal rights. Military action alone won't solve this decades-old problem. We need a more comprehensive approach.

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