November 27, 2023: At least 14 vehicles and machines engaged in construction works have been set on fire by some unidentified naxalites in the Dantewada town of Chhattisgarh.

The incident took place at around 1.30 AM at Bangali camp under Bhansi Police Station. However, no casualties have been reported.

As per the eyewitnesses, around 40 to 50 unidentified people reached the construction site and set ablaze the vehicles including trucks, poclain, and earth moving machines which were parked at the place.

According to police officials, "Prima facie it seems to be the handiwork of Naxalites and a search operation is underway in the area to trace the culprits".