Many Naxalites killed in Dhamtari encounter, police claims

Dhamtari. There was an encounter between police and Maoists in Ekavari forest. According to the information, on the intelligence of the presence of Maoists of Mainpur Nuapada Joint Division in Ekavari forest under Borai police station area, STF, DRG. Dhamtari, DRG. The joint team of Gariaband and CRPF 211 Bn had set out on an anti-Maoist operation. During the search operation, there was an intermittent clash between the police and Maoists at night for about half an hour. All the police personnel are safe.

Due to blood stains found at various places in the encounter, many Naxalites are likely to be injured and dead. Taking advantage of the darkness of night and dense forests and mountains, the Naxalites were successful in escaping with their injured and dead comrades. BGL, live grenade, propaganda material of banned Maoist organization, Naxalite banner, Naxalite literature, Maoist uniform, solar plate, wire bundle, medicines and other food and daily use items have been recovered from the same incident site.