Two Female Maoists Neutralized in Encounter Near Kanha Tiger Reserve
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Synopsis
On April 2, two female Maoists were neutralized during a significant encounter near the Kanha Tiger Reserve in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh. The police confirmed the incident and reported the recovery of weapons and supplies from the scene. This encounter follows a similar incident in February, emphasizing ongoing security challenges in the region.
Key Takeaways
- Two female Maoists killed in encounter.
- Incident occurred near Kanha Tiger Reserve.
- Police recovered significant weapon cache.
- Search operations still in progress.
- Previous incidents highlight ongoing Maoist threats.
Bhopal, April 2 (NationPress) Two Maoists were eliminated in a significant encounter close to the Kanha Tiger Reserve in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh.
As per police reports, both individuals were women and had been engaged in illicit Maoist activities. A substantial cache of arms was discovered at the site.
The Director General of Police, Kailash Makwana, confirmed the occurrence on his social media platform, stating, “Two female Naxalites were killed in a police-Naxalite confrontation this morning under the jurisdiction of the Bichhiya police station in Mandla district. Recovered items include an SLR rifle, another rifle, a wireless set, and various daily-use items. The search operation is still ongoing.”
The confrontation unfolded around 10 a.m. on Wednesday in the forests of Mundidadar and Ganheridadar, according to police sources.
During the continuing search operation, authorities recovered an SLR rifle, a “Bharmar” gun, a wireless set, and other daily-use items from the location. Senior police officials are presently heading to the area.
Authorities had previously received intelligence about the presence of Maoists near Parsatola within the Kanha Tiger Reserve. Acting on this information, security forces were deployed in the morning, as per police sources, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire between police and the Naxalites, which resulted in the deaths of two female Maoists.
The remains of both Maoists have been retrieved. The search operation in the area remains active, and security forces have so far recovered weapons and the bodies of the two Maoists.
On February 19, four women Maoists were killed during an encounter in the Gadhi police station area of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. All of them were members of the Kanha Bhoramdev AB Division Khatiya Morcha Dalam. Among them was Asha, who had a reward of Rs12 lakh on her head.
