30 ‘Maoists’ killed in twin Bastar encounters in Chhattisgarh
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Raipur: In one of the deadliest anti-Maoist operations this year, security forces gunned down at least 30 alleged Maoists in two separate encounters in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh on Thursday, March 20.
According to senior police officials, 26 Maoists were killed along the Bijapur-Dantewada boundary in South Bastar during a combing operation carried out by a joint team of security personnel in the Gangaloor police station area. The operation began early in the morning and continued into the afternoon. Following the encounter, the bodies of 26 Maoists were recovered along with a significant cache of arms and ammunition. A jawan of the Bijapur District Reserve Guard (DRG) lost his life during the operation.
In a separate incident, four Maoists were killed in an encounter along the Kanker-Narayanpur border in North Bastar. This operation was conducted jointly by the DRG and the Border Security Force (BSF).
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai hailed the encounters as a "major success" in the ongoing efforts to eliminate Left-Wing Extremism.
“Today our soldiers have achieved another big success in the direction of ‘Naxal Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’. The Modi government is moving forward with a ruthless approach and a zero-tolerance policy against Maoists who refuse to surrender,” Mr. Shah posted on X.
Chief Minister Sai expressed condolences over the death of the DRG jawan and reaffirmed the State’s commitment to eradicating Naxalism. “Operations will continue until Chhattisgarh is completely free from this menace,” he said.
The twin encounters have pushed the total number of Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh this year past 100, signaling an intensification of the anti-Maoist campaign.
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Congress’ Umesh Meti wins Bagalkot bypoll
Bagalkot: The Congress has secured a victory in the Bagalkot Assembly by-election, with its candidate Umesh Meti winning the seat after maintaining a lead from the first round of counting till the end.
The seat had fallen vacant following the death of sitting MLA H Y Meti. Umesh Meti, his son, has now been elected to the Assembly.
Party leaders attributed the victory to a combination of factors, including sympathy votes, the state government’s schemes, and campaign strategies led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and senior leader Satish Jarkiholi.
The Congress maintained a consistent lead throughout the counting process, eventually securing a decisive win in the constituency.
