Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai killed in clashes with 29 Maoists

He said the Naxalites were trying to disrupt the electoral process.

Raipur:

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai hailed the successful operation of DRG and BSF personnel after 29 Naxalites were killed in clashes with security forces in Kanker district on Tuesday, calling it a ” A major achievement.”

“This is indeed a very big achievement. Joint forces of DRG and BSF conducted this operation and encountered Naxalites in the Binagunda-Koragutta jungles in the Chhottebetiya police station area of ​​Kanker district. According to reports, 29 Naxalites have been killed. Three soldiers have been rescued and are receiving medical treatment. I congratulate all the soldiers and security personnel involved in this historic conflict. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said.

He said the Naxalites were trying to disrupt the electoral process.

“The Naxalite faction seems to want to disrupt the electoral process in Bastar region on April 19. The conflict occurred near Bastar and Kanker Lok Sabha constituencies. The elections in Bastar will be held on April 19.” In the past, They have tried to disrupt the polls. Our government is trying to promote development in Naxal-affected areas through the ‘Niyad Neranal’ scheme and Home Minister Amit Shah has also reiterated his desire to end Nazism. Hopefully these Naxalites will come into the mainstream,” he added.

Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh Deputy Mayor Vijay Sharma met the injured Jawan who was admitted to a private hospital in the state capital Raipur.

“The operation was like a surgical strike and 29 Naxalites were killed. Some Naxalites must have been injured and the number will increase by tomorrow. Two jawans – DRGC and CRPF were injured , I came to meet them. “They are out of danger and will undergo surgery on Wednesday. The government is willing to negotiate with the Naxalites at all levels,” Sharma said.

Kanker SP Indira Kalyan Elesela said they had information that Naxalites had gathered together ahead of the polls to plan violence.

“29 Naxalites were killed, out of which 3 Naxalites have been identified. A BSF inspector and a constable of Kanker police station were injured in the incident. Both have been admitted to hospital Get treatment. They are planning to disrupt the polls in Narayanpur and Kanker,” he said.

Earlier in the day, police said a firefight broke out between Naxalites and security forces in the Binagunda-Koragutta jungles of Chhottebetiya police station area of ​​Kanker district around 2 pm.

“After the encounter, the area was searched and 29 Naxal bodies were found at the site along with a large number of AK 47 rifles, INSAS/SLR/Carbine/.303 rifles and large quantities of weapons and ammunition. Three of them, police said, Vance was injured in the conflict and is now out of danger.

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