Chhattisgarh: Final salute paid to DRG head constable killed during naxal operation in Abujmarh

DANTEWAD (Chhattisgarh) [India], January 5 (ANI): The final salute was paid to District Reserve Guard (DRG) head constable Sannu Karam on Sunday, who lost his life during a naxal search operation in the Abujmarh area of Chhattisgarh.

The operation was conducted yesterday in the South Abujmarh forest area at the Narayanpur-Dantewada district by the Special Task Force (STF) in coordination with DRG teams from Narayanpur, Dantewada, Jagdalpur, and Kondagaon districts. Four Naxals were killed in the operation and a large weapons cache was also recovered by security forces. Calling it a supreme sacrifice, Dantewada Superintendent of Police Gaurav Rai highlighted that the security forces will aim to carry out better anti-naxal operations in the future.

“His (Sannu Karam) sacrifice will not go to waste. Drawing inspiration from this, we will carry out future operations in an even better manner so that we get better success,” the SP told ANI.

#WATCH | Chhattisgarh: Dantewada DRG Head Constable Sannu Karam lost his life in action in an encounter between naxals and security forces in Abujhmad. Last respects were paid to him today. pic.twitter.com/7uheToMlUB

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The search operations in the Narayanpur-Bijapur border area of Dantewada district are still underway, according to officials. Detailing the operation, SP Rai said that bodies of 4 naxals, and a large weapons cache were recovered by security forces.

“When the operation was being carried out on 4th January, naxals fired bullets. A retaliatory firing was done. Dantewada DRG Head Constable Sannu Karam made a supreme sacrifice in the operation. Bodies of 4 naxals were recovered. Large cache of weapons was also recovered. Sannu Karam was offered the final salute today,” said the SP.

Bastar Inspector General, P Sundarraj highlighted that a large cache of AK-47, INSAS, automatic and semi-automatic weapons were recovered.

#WATCH | Dantewada SP Gaurav Rai says, “…When the operation was being carried out on 4th January, naxals fired bullets. A retaliatory firing was done. Dantewada DRG Head Constable Sannu Karam made a supreme sacrifice in the operation. Bodies of 4 naxals were recovered. Large… https://t.co/UbSWFXcbxH pic.twitter.com/TwAYfSF3oP

— ANI (@ANI) January 5, 2025

“On 4th January, an encounter broke out between security forces and naxals at Narayanpur-Bijapur border area of Dantewada district. Bodies of four naxals, including two women naxals, were recovered after the encounter. A large cache of AK-47, INSAS, automatic and semi-automatic weapons was also recovered,” IG Sundarraj said. He further mentioned that Sannu Karam’s mortal remains will be taken to his native village today. (ANI)