In a significant development in Chhattisgarh, three Maoists were killed during a fierce encounter with security forces in the Gariaband district. The operation, carried out by the state police and central paramilitary forces, aimed to neutralize Maoist activities in the region. According to officials, the encounter broke out when the Maoists opened fire upon the security forces, prompting a retaliatory response.
Two security personnel sustained injuries during the gunfight but are reported to be out of danger. The region has long been a stronghold of Maoist insurgency, and this operation is being hailed as a significant step toward restoring law and order in the conflict-prone areas. Authorities have called on local villagers to cooperate in providing intelligence to eliminate the Maoist presence from the region.