Encounter breaks out between security forces and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

Security personnel clashed with Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Thursday morning. The gunfight began during an anti-Naxalite operation involving the District Reserve Guard, CoBRA units, and CRPF battalion. The exchange of fire was ongoing, with further details awaited. Earlier this month, Naxals had killed eight security personnel and their civilian driver in Bijapur using a 60-70 kg explosive device.