Soldiers destroyed Maoist camp in Bastar

Dantewada. Encounter continues between soldiers and Naxalites in the forest of Pedia Hitwar, border area of Dantewada-Bijapur. There is news of many Naxalites being injured. Also, the police is claiming to have seized a huge amount of Naxal material. Due to the inaccessible area, even the officials do not have clear information yet.

Superintendent of Police Gaurav Rai said that there was an encounter with Maoists of West Bastar Division. The camp of Maoists has been demolished. There is information about huge amount of Naxal material and injuries to Maoists. This is a joint action by the forces of Bijapur and Dantewada districts. The exact status of the encounter will be known once the force comes online.