Major Encounter in Bijapur, 31 Maoists Killed, two policemen martyred
31 Maoists killed in an encounter, while two personnel martyred
Bijapur | Correspondent: Police have confirmed that 31 Maoists have been killed in an ongoing encounter in Chhattisgarh's Maoist-affected Bijapur district since Sunday morning.
Authorities have not ruled out the possibility of the death toll rising further.
Two police personnel have been martyred in the operation, while two others sustained serious injuries.
The injured personnel have been shifted to the district headquarters for medical treatment.
According to the police, the bodies of 31 uniformed Maoists have been recovered from the encounter site in the National Park area.
Additionally, a significant cache of weapons and explosives has been seized.
Police have stated that efforts are underway to identify the deceased Naxalites.
Additionally, reinforcements have been dispatched to the encounter site.
