Security forces kill one Naxal in encounter in Chhattisgarh

Naxalites attacked security forces in Narayanpur district on Thursday. In the ensuing encounter, one Naxalite was neutralised while one STF Constable sustained injuries.

"At around 04:15 pm, Naxals attacked the security forces while they were retreating from the helipad duty for polling parties. Security forces quickly took cover and retaliated in self-defence," said Superintendent of Police (SP) Mohit.

"A country-made pistol, a knife, one bag, and other materials were recovered from the killed Naxalite," he said.

The Special Task Force (STF) Constable, identified as Hriday Ram Sahu, has been shifted to a hospital in Orachha.

His condition is reported to be normal, added the official. The security personnel returned to the police station safely, he said.