NEW DELHI, Sept 11: In a major operation in Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh, 10 Naxals, including a senior leader, were gunned down. Among those killed was Central Committee member Manoj, also known as Modem Balkrishna, who was carrying a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head.
Acting on intelligence inputs of Naxal presence in the Mainpur forest region, joint teams of E-30, STF, and COBRA launched an anti-Naxal operation under the directives of senior officials. Since morning, intermittent encounters have been taking place between security forces and Naxals. Initial reports suggest that several senior Naxals may have been killed during the exchange of fire.
The operation involved CRPF Cobra commandos and personnel from the Chhattisgarh Police. Officials confirmed, “10 naxals including CC member, Manoj urf modem balkrishna were neutralised in Gariyaband district of Chhattisgarh.”
Authorities have confirmed that detailed information will be issued separately after the operation concludes, once ground verification is completed. The operation is part of the ongoing intensified Naxal eradication campaign in Gariyaband district.
(Manas Dasgupta)
