Maoists demand truth after 'police drone strikes'

The spokesperson of the Maoists in South Bastar has accused the Bastar District police of using drones to carry out attacks on Naxals. The rebels have also released pictures of two drones, which they say were shot down by their fighters.

Bijapur: The spokesperson of the Maoists, South Bastar Sub-Zonal has issued a press note, accusing the Bastar District police of using drones to carry out attacks on Naxals. They have also released pictures of two drones, that they have shot down. The Maoists have also urged the government to send a mediation party so that the truth can be uncovered in this matter.

Earlier, Bastar Inspector General P Sundarraj termed the recent accusations by the Naxals as baseless and fabricated. Challenging his statement, the Maoists released the pictures of two Quadcopters.

The airstrike by Chhattisgarh Police happened on April 19 under Pamed Police Station. However, the Naxals changed their location and didn't suffer any casualties in the airstrike.

The alleged attack is part of a morale-boosting operation by the Chhattisgarh Police following the events of Sukma, where 22 security personnel died in a Naxalite attack.