National Desk, 23rd December: As Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited the national capital to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, an intense encounter unfolded between security forces and Naxalites in Sukma district. Reports suggest that three to four Naxalites may have been killed in the ongoing gunfire.
The clash occurred between the outlaws and a joint team of the District Reserve Group (DRG) from Sukma and Dantewada districts and the 2nd and 111th Battalion of the CRPF. The forces were on a routine patrol in the Gogunda area when they encountered the Naxalites, leading to a severe exchange of fire.
Sukma SP Kiran Chavan and CRPF DIG Arvind Rai are closely monitoring the ongoing encounter, and efforts are underway to surround injured Naxalites at the scene. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Sai met Prime Minister Modi and Vice President Dhankhar, briefing them about the steps taken by his government to fulfill promises made to the people ahead of the recent Assembly elections.