Bijapur: A fierce gunfight erupted between security forces and Naxalites in the Pamed Police Station area of Bijapur district on Thursday evening. The encounter began at around 7.30 PM near the newly established camp in Jhirapalli village, which was set up earlier his week.
Bastian Inspector General of Police Sundarraj P confirmed the incident, stating, "The encounter started late Thursday evening and continued for about one-and-a-half hours. Intermittent firing has been reported since."
During the confrontation, the Naxalites targeted the outer cordon of the camp using barrel grenade launchers. Security forces, including personnel from the District Reserve Guard (DRG), CRPF, and local police, retaliated strongly. "Our personnel responded with great enthusiasm and zeal," said Bijapur Superintendent of Police Jitendra Kumar Yadav.
Senior officials, including CRPF DIG Surajpal Verma, Commandant Latif Kumar Sahu, and ASP Sanjay Dhruv, were present at the scene to oversee the operations.
Two DRG soldiers, Gajendra and Krishna sustained minor injuries from grenade splinters. "The injured personnel were immediately provided first aid at the camp and are out of danger," said a senior police official.
According to the police, the camp was strategically established on Monday in an area considered a Naxalite stronghold. "This camp will play a key role in curbing Naxal activities in the region," added the official.
As of now, heavy intermittent firing continues, with security forced to maintain a strong defensive posture, the official said.
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