Constable Mangal Mandavi, displaying remarkable courage, emerged with bite injuries on his leg after a close encounter with the wild animal. 

In a significant development in the ongoing battle against left-wing extremism, security forces have achieved a crucial victory in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur-Kanker Border area.

Two women among those dead, say police sources.

Following the recent encounter in Chhattisgarh where security forces neutralised 29 Maoists, Shah reaffirmed the government's relentless efforts against terrorism and Naxal insurgency.

In Chhattisgarh, the recent encounter that reportedly led to the death of 29 Naxals has sparked a major controversy.  Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel of the Congress party has raised suspicions about the legitimacy of the encounter, suggesting that some of those killed might have been innocent villagers mistakenly labeled as Naxals.

In a significant clash in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, a substantial anti-Naxal operation resulted in the death of 18 militants, while also leaving three security personnel wounded. The encounter occurred in the forest area of Chhotebethiya, Kanker, a known hotspot for Naxal activity.

AK 47 assault rifle, live bullets along with several other items recovered from the arrested individuals.

According to the police naxal leaders are actively recruiting youngsters from lower socioeconomic backgrounds residing in slum areas