Encounter breaks out between security forces, Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Kanker
India TodayAn encounter broke out between security forces and naxals in insurgency-hit Kanker district of Chhattisgarh, early on Monday. On June 7, an encounter took place between security forces and Naxals in the jungles of Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh. NAXALITE HELD IN CHHATTISGARH On June 5, a Naxalite, who was allegedly involved in more than 24 incidents of violence and had Rs 1 lakh bounty on his head, was arrested by the security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district. Sodi Deva alias Sunil was apprehended near the forest of Surpanguda village under Jagargunda police station limits by a joint team of 201st battalion of the CRPF's Commando Battalion for Resolute Action unit and the district force, Sukma Superintendent of Police Kiran Chavhan told PTI.