"Big success in Bijapur": Amit Shah lauds security forces for neutralising 31 Naxals

Home Minister Shah described the operations against the Naxals as a "big success" in the direction of making India Naxal-free.

"In the direction of making India Naxal-free, the security forces have achieved a big success in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. In this operation, 31 Naxalites were killed and a huge amount of arms and explosives were also recovered," Shah wrote on X.

Two security personnel also lost their lives while two others were injured during the gunfight, officials informed.

Shah expressed "heartlfelt" condolences to the families of soldiers who lost their lives.

"Today we have lost two of our brave soldiers in the effort to end anti-human Naxalism. This country will always be indebted to these heroes. I express my heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyred soldiers." Shah said.

"I also reiterate my resolve that before 31 March 2026, we will completely eradicate Naxalism from the country, so that no citizen of the country has to lose his life due to it," he added.

The injured security personnel admitted in Raipur Hospital are out of danger. They were airlifted to the hospital after suffering injuries at the encounter site.

Raipur SSP Lal Umed Singh said "Both the injured jawans in the Bijapur encounter have been airlifted to Raipur hospital. I have met both the injured jawans and the doctor. The jawans are out of danger now. One of them has suffered leg injuries and the other has suffered head and chest injuries ."

Earlier in the day, Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai congratulated security personnel and said, "We have been fighting strongly against the Naxalites since the time we came to power. We praise our jawans for their bravery. Today in the Bijapur district an encounter broke out between the Jawans and the Naxals. 31 Naxals were killed in this...I congratulate the Jawans for this success. Two Jawans lost their lives, may their soul rest in peace." (ANI)