Chhattisgarh, June 5 -- Senior Maoist cadre and Central Committee Member (CCM) Gautam, also known as Sudhakar, was neutralised during an exchange of fire between security forces and Maoists in the National Park area of Bijapur District, Chhattisgarh. The encounter took place amid ongoing operations aimed at curbing insurgent activities in the region.

According to IG Bastar P Sundarraj, the security forces recovered one AK-47 rifle along with a substantial quantity of explosive materials, arms, and ammunition during the search operation. The successful operation marks a significant development in the efforts to dismantle Maoist networks in the area.

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