Raipur, In a significant development in Chhattisgarh, India, Indian troops were involved in an operation that resulted in the death of two individuals today. The operation, described as a search initiative, saw the engagement of various units including the Central Reserve Police Force (CoBRA), the District Reserve Guard (DRG), ‘Bastar Fighters’, and a Special Task Force (STF).

According to Kashmir Media Service, the operation took place near Pedia in the Bijapur district, a region known for its disturbances. Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range) Sundarraj P, in communications with the media, indicated that the operation was anti-Naxal in nature, targeting individuals affiliated with the Naxalite movement. The Naxalites, a group advocating for independence from Indian governance, have been active in several parts of India for decades.

The police operation, occurring at the strategic tri-junction of Bijapur, Dantewada, and Sukma districts—a known Maoist stronghold—claimed the lives of two alleged Naxalite combatants on Saturday. The engagement not only underscores the ongoing conflict between Indian forces and Naxalite groups but also highlights the volatile situation in regions claimed by these insurgents.

In a related incident, two personnel from the Indian forces, Vikas Kumar Karma and Rakesh Kumar Markam, sustained critical injuries due to an IED explosion in the neighboring district of Sukma. This incident further illustrates the dangers faced by security forces operating in these highly contested areas.

The operation and subsequent events shed light on the continuing struggle against Naxalite forces in India, marking a persistent challenge for both the government and the communities caught in the crossfire.