3 CRPF Jawans Killed, 14 Injured in Maoist Gunbattle in Chhattisgarh

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:07pm on 30 Jan 2024,Tuesday India

Three CRPF jawans were killed and 14 others injured in a gunbattle with Maoists in Tekalgudem village along Chhattisgarh's border. The clash occurred during a security operation aimed at curbing Naxal activities and benefiting locals. Security forces, including personnel from the CRPF's CoBRA unit, DRGs, and Special Task Forces, were patrolling the Jonaguda-Aliguda area when Maoists opened fire. The injured personnel are being airlifted to Raipur for treatment. The Maoists fled into the forest following the shootout. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by security forces combating Naxal insurgency in the region.

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