Inspector Of Elite Commando Unit C-60 Killed In Naxal Encounter In Gadchiroli | India Information
Gadchiroli: An inspector of particular commando unit C-60 died of accidents he suffered throughout an alternate of fireside with Naxalites in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra on Tuesday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis mentioned on Tuesday.
The deceased policeman was recognized as 39-year-old Mahesh Kavdu Nagulwar, a resident of Gadchiroli who was hooked up to the particular operations squad, police said.
Fadnavis, who holds the house portfolio, mentioned throughout an operation in opposition to Naxals within the district, personnel of the C-60 commando unit efficiently destroyed a Maoist camp within the Fulnar forest space of Bhamragad taluka.
Nevertheless, Police Inspector Nagulwar sustained bullet accidents through the encounter. He was instantly airlifted by a helicopter and admitted to the district hospital in Gadchiroli, Fadnavis mentioned in a submit on X within the night.
Regardless of all efforts, he succumbed to his accidents and attained martyrdom, the CM mentioned.
“Inspector Nagulwar’s sacrifice within the marketing campaign for a Naxal-free India won’t ever be forgotten. His dedication to the nation won’t go in useless,” he asserted.
Fadnavis, who spoke to the Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police after the anti-Naxal operation, expressed his solidarity with Nagulwar’s household.
A tribute was paid to the fallen officer, and the state authorities introduced a monetary help of Rs 2 crore, together with different advantages and help, for his household, Fadnavis introduced.
“The nation mourns the lack of a brave officer who laid down his life within the line of responsibility. His sacrifice will stay etched within the reminiscence of the nation because it continues its battle in opposition to insurgency,” the CM mentioned.
Earlier within the day, the Gadchiroli Police said in a launch that the operation was launched by 18 C-60 models and two QAT models of CRPF on Monday based mostly on the intel a couple of Naxal camp being arrange between Dirangi and Fulnar villages.
“On Tuesday morning, police cordoned off the realm, resulting in an alternate of fireside with Naxals, which continued all through the day. The Naxal camp was busted by the joint workforce, and several other gadgets have been seized,” a senior officer mentioned.
Police mentioned the final rites of Nagulwar shall be carried out at his native village in Gadchiroli on Wednesday.
C-60 is a particular commando unit of the Maharashtra Police that fights Naxals.
