Bijapur Encounter / Naxalites attack in Sukma-Bijapur, 22 jawans of security forces martyred

Raipur: 22 soldiers of the security forces have been killed in the Naxalite attack in Sukma-Bijapur from Chhattisgarh. 9 Naxalites have also been killed in this encounter. SP Kamalochan Kashyap of Bijapur district has given this information.

President expressed condolences on the incident

President Ramnath Kovind has expressed condolences on the martyrdom of 22 soldiers in Bijapur encounter. The President tweeted and said, "The killing of security personnel while fighting the Maoist insurgency in Chhattisgarh is a matter of deep pain." My condolences to the bereaved families. The nation shares their pain and will never forget this sacrifice. '

Intelligence agencies were alerted

According to the information, intelligence agencies had reported the presence of Naxalites in Bijapur. According to the report, the Naxalites were continuously camping in Bijapur, Sukma, Kanker for the last few days. Their number was being told from 200 to 300. It was also learned that several divisional commanders of Naxalites are camping in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh.

Big plan to plant IED

It was told in the intelligence report that the Naxalites are making a big plan to set up an IED plant in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. They can also target security forces camps being built in the jungles. Security forces were also reported to have gathered Naxalites at TRAI Junction. On the basis of all these information, the security forces started a major operation against the Naxalites on Saturday. A fierce encounter took place between the security forces and the Naxalites in the forest of Bijapur. After the encounter, the bodies of 5 soldiers were recovered on Saturday, while the bodies of 17 soldiers were found from the forest on Sunday.

Home Minister pays tribute

Expressing condolences to the dead, Home Minister Amit Shah has wished the wounded soldiers to get well soon. Condolences to the families of the martyrs, he said, 'I salute the sacrifices of our brave security personnel who were martyred while fighting Naxalites in Chhattisgarh. The nation will never forget his valor. My condolences to their families. We will continue our fight against these enemies of peace and progress. '