Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 23 (ANI): An encounter broke out between the troops of CRPF, CoBRA and Naxals on Friday evening in Bijapur, police said.

No casualties have been reported in the incident.

Also Read | Haryana Board Compartment Exam 2023 Timetable Out at bseh.org.in: Exam Dates for Class 10 and 12 Compartment Examination Released, Get Direct Link and Know How To Download.

According to the police, CRPF and CoBRA troops from the Hiroli camp (Police Station Gangaloor, District Bijapur) were out towards Dumripalnar jungles for area domination operations.

Police said that at around 5 PM, CPI Maoist cadres fired three rounds of BGL targeting the troops from the outskirts of the Hiroli and Dumripalanar jungle.

Also Read | Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden Have Announced a Slew of Defense and Technology Deals Including Jet Engine Co-production, Armed Drones Among Others.

"CRPF and CoBRA jawans also retaliated back, and within a few minutes naxals fled away from the spot.No injuries to any of our men," Bijapur police said.

Police said that the situation is normal and a search operation is being carried out in nearby areas.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)