Kanker (Chhattisgarh) [India], November 16 (HBTV): A gunfight is currently underway between security forces and Naxals in the dense jungles of Abujhmadh, near the Kanker-Narayanpur border in Chhattisgarh, on Saturday morning.

According to the Chhattisgarh Police, the exchange of fire began following a search operation conducted by security forces on Friday night.

'An exchange of fire is underway between security forces and Naxals in the jungle of Abujhmadh at the Kanker-Narayanpur border,' the Chhattisgarh Police confirmed.

Reports suggest this is a significant operation involving intense exchanges of fire as security forces attempt to neutralize the Naxals. Further details are awaited.

Earlier, on November 9, security forces recovered the bodies of three Naxals, including a platoon commander with a bounty of Rs. 8 lakh, following an encounter in Bijapur district. A senior police official reported the recovery of a large cache of weapons from the site.

Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range), Sundarraj P, stated that the November 8 encounter took place in the forested hills of Rekhapalli-Komathpalli, at the tri-junction of Usoor, Basaguda, and Pamed. The operation involved personnel from the District Reserve Guard, Special Task Force, Central Reserve Police Force, and the elite CoBRA unit.

 (ANI)