10 Naxals killed by security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district

First major operation in Congress government that talks about peace with rebels

In a major operation after the change of guard in Chhattisgarh, security personnel gunned down 10 Naxalites in restive Bijapur district Thursday morning.

The action added significance as the new Congress government that came to power about 50 days ago had talked about non-violence mode to find solution to Left Wing Extremism (LWE). Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel had said the government would find a peaceful solution to the problem.

Based on a tip off, security forces raided Bogra village located in densely forested pocket of Bhairamgarh block late Wednesday night. Senior Naxal leaders Rajman Mandavi and Sukhlal along with 50-60 cadres were