An encounter between security personnel and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district resulted in a gunfight in a forest under the Kerlapal police station area. The joint team of security forces, including personnel from the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), launched the anti-Naxalite operation based on intelligence about Maoist presence. An intermittent exchange of fire is ongoing, with further details awaited.
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Bengaluru stampede: CM Siddaramaiah name-drops 'Maha Kumbh', says 'such incidents happened at many places'
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addressed the tragic stampede in Bengaluru that resulted in 11 deaths, stating he does not wish to defend the incident but noted that similar events have occurred elsewhere, including the Kumbh Mela. He emphasized the unexpected crowd size at the event, which exceeded the stadium's capacity, and announced a 15-day magisterial inquiry. Meanwhile, the BJP criticized the Congress-led government for alleged negligence in planning and security, asserting that proper coordination could...
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