Chhattisgarh encounter: 22 out of 31 killed Naxals identified, carried reward of Rs 1. 67 crore

Oct 07, 2024

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), October 6 (ANI): Bodies of 22 Naxals, out of the 31 killed in the Abujhmad encounter have been identified, said Inspector General of Bastar, P Sundarraj on Sunday. The 22 identified Maoists carried a reward of Rs 1 crore 67 lakhs, said the top police official. However, he added that the identification process of nine Maoists is still underway. P Sundarraj said that a total of 31 bodies of Naxalites have been recovered so far in the encounter and a search operation is going on. He further said that several items were recovered including LMG Rifle, AK 47 Rifle, SLR Rifle, INSAS Rifle, and Calibre.303 Rifle. As per the information provided by the IG Bastar, one security personnel of DRG is injured, who is out of danger now and his treatment is ongoing.