Hawk Force Inspector Ashish Sharma Martyred in Naxal Encounter; Twice Awarded for Exceptional Bravery
Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh / Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh: Inspector Ashish Sharma of Madhya Pradesh’s Hawk Force laid down his life on 19 November during a fierce encounter with Naxal insurgents in the forests of Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh. The courageous officer was patrolling with his team when the Naxals opened fire, leaving Sharma critically wounded. Despite immediate medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries.
The Encounter
The encounter occurred during a joint anti-Naxal operation involving police teams from Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra, patrolling the forests near Bebar Tola Bandh-Kangura Maidan and Kurrejhri. Around 8 a.m., the team came under sudden gunfire from the insurgents. Inspector Sharma was hit in the thigh and shoulder, sustaining severe injuries.
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