National Park Encounter, District Bijapur Date 09/02/2025: 12 bodies of uniformed Maoists recovered so far in the National Park encounter. A large quantity of weapons & explosives recovered from the encounter site. The dead Naxalites are being identified. 2 Jawans martyred in the encounter. 2 other Jawans injured in the encounter. The condition of both the injured Jawans is out of danger and they will be evacuated to a higher centre for better treatment. Additional forces sent for re-enforcement. Search operation is on. Detailed information will be released separately after the completion of the operation.