10 Naxalites Killed in Encounter in Gariaband, Chhattisgarh; Commander Manoj Also Eliminated

A major development has emerged from the Gariaband district of Chhattisgarh. An ongoing encounter between security forces and Naxalites has been underway since Thursday morning. The firefight is taking place in the forests of the Mainpur police station area, resulting in the deaths of 10 Naxalites so far. Security forces have achieved a significant victory, including the elimination of Naxal commander Manoj, also known as Balakrishna or Bhaskar, who carried a bounty of one crore rupees.