Raipur, Feb. 9 -- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai congratulated security personnel for neutralizing 31 Naxals in a major operation against Maoists in forests under the Indravati National Park area of Bijapur district on Sunday morning.

Two security personnel also lost their lives while two others were injured during the gunfight and are recuperating at a hospital, officials informed.

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai praised the 'Jawans' for their bravery while speaking about the encounter with ANI.

"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 ki...