The close encounter between the Naxalites and security forces lasted for four hours in which the Naxalites rained bullets from light machine guns, used low-intensity IEDs and rocket launchers.
The Committee, representing the Dalit and Tribal victims of Naxal violence, have raised questions over Justice Shinde's decision of granting bail to Elgar Parishad-Bhima Koregaon violence accused Varavara Rao
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar gave an exclusive interview to OpIndia wherein he spoke on a range of issues such as Bihar elections, relentless hounding of Republic TV, environment woes in Delhi and many others.
Many schools in the Bastar district, which is considered a core area of Naxal activity, have started initiating flag hoisting ceremony on occasions like Independence Day and Republic day or any other national festival, in which the villagers participate extensively, says the report.