Chhattisgarh: 3 security personnel dead, 14 injured in gunfight with Maoists | Oneindia News

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On Tuesday, a tragic incident unfolded near the Bijapur-Sukma border in Chhattisgarh, resulting in the loss of three security personnel's lives and injuries to 14 others during a gunfight with Maoists. The injured personnel were swiftly transported approximately 400 km from Sukma to Raipur for necessary medical treatment. The confrontation occurred as security forces were engaged in establishing the Naviev Security Camp in Tekulagudem village, located on the border of Sukma and Bijapur districts. The camp's objective was to curb Naxal activity and provide essential amenities to the local population.

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00:00 On Tuesday, a tragic incident unfolded near the Bijapur-Sukma border in Chhattisgarh,
00:05 resulting in the loss of three security personnel's lives and injuries to 14 others during a gunfight
00:11 with Maoists.
00:12 The injured personnel were swiftly transported approximately 400 km from Sukma to Raipur
00:16 for necessary medical treatment.
00:18 The confrontation occurred as security forces were engaged in establishing the Naveev security
00:23 camp in Tekola Gudim village, located on the border of Sukma and Bijapur districts.
00:28 The camp's objective was to curb Naxal activity and provide essential amenities to the local
00:33 population.
00:34 The Maoist attack transpired just within 24 hours of the camp's operationalization after
00:39 the COBRA/STF/DRG force commenced patrolling in the Jonagoda-Aligoda area, Maoists initiated
00:45 gunfire targeting the newly established security camp.
00:49 In response, the security forces retaliated with determination, offering a resolute response
00:53 to the Maoist aggression.
00:55 The exchange of fire prompted the Maoists to retreat and seek refugee in the nearby
00:58 forest.
00:59 In the said encounter, three soldiers were killed and 14 others injured.
01:02 The injured soldiers are said to be out of danger and are being sent to Raipur for treatment.
01:07 In December 2023, tragedy struck as Maoists targeted personnel of the Central Reserve
01:12 Police Force returning from an outpost in Sukma.
01:15 The incident unfolded in the morning in Bedre village, under the jurisdiction of the Jagar
01:20 Gunda Police Station in Sukma.
01:22 A team from the CRPF's 165th Battalion was engaged in an anti-Naxal operation when the
01:26 attack occurred.
01:27 The operation, initiated around 7 am from Bedre camp towards Ursangal village, led to
01:33 an exchange of fire.
01:34 During the confrontation, Constable C. Ramu suffered gunshot injuries, sustaining two
01:38 wounds on his shoulder and two on his hand.
01:41 Swiftly, Ramu was evacuated in an injured condition and transported to the camp for
01:45 medical attention.
01:46 Amidst the cures, Sub-Inspector Sudhakar Reddy went missing following the attack, a
01:50 collaborative effort involving the 165th Battalions of CRPF and Cobra Unit conducted
01:55 a thorough search, eventually discovering the lifeless body of S.I.
01:58 Sudhakar Reddy.
01:59 The incident underscored the ongoing challenges and risks faced by security forces in the
02:03 volatile region engaged in anti-Naxal operations.
02:11 [BLANK_AUDIO]

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