In a high-stakes operation, security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district neutralized a top-ranking Naxal commander carrying a bounty of ₹5 lakh on his head. The encounter, which took place in the dense forests, is being hailed as a significant victory for the anti-insurgency units.

Acting on precise intelligence regarding the presence of a Maoist squad, a joint team of police and paramilitary forces launched a pre-dawn raid. Realizing they were cornered, the rebels opened fire indiscriminately. The security forces retaliated with surgical precision, leading to the death of the high-profile commander.

The deceased insurgent was involved in numerous cases of violence and strategic attacks against security personnel and civilians. Following the encounter, a massive search operation was initiated in the difficult terrain, resulting in the recovery of arms and explosives. Officials confirmed that the area is currently under tight surveillance to flush out any remaining rebels.