12 armed rebels "Naxals" killed in central India
9/2/2025 15:47
Security forces gunned down 12 armed rebels, called "Naxals" locally, in India's central state of Chhattisgarh, confirmed a local cop on Sunday.
Besides, four security personnel were also injured in the encounter between the two sides.
The encounter between government forces and the rebels took place in the forests under the national park area of Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, said media reports.
According to the local police, the dead bodies of the 12 Naxals had been recovered, and a search operation was going on to find more.
The state of Chhattisgarh has been one of the hotbeds of Naxals in India over the past few months.
Over past few decades, the Naxals have been active in various Indian states, including Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and other regions.
Claiming to be fighting for the rights of local tribesmen, the Naxals mainly target security personnel and government installations in a bid to get their voices heard.
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