Narayanpur. A significant incident has occurred in the Naxal-affected region of Chhattisgarh. News received from sources suggests that security forces have killed a number of Naxalites during an encounter in Bastar. Formal confirmation from officials is still awaited.
A fierce battle is underway between the police and Naxalites near the Dantewada border. The search operation was initiated based on intelligence regarding a Naxalite meeting and assembly in the area.