Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Valse Patil has lauded the action taken against the Naxals in the Gyarapatti forest in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district and said, "he is proud of police." "We are proud of Police forces, today's operation is historical not only for the state but also for the whole country. This Operation was significant from a state security perspective," Home Minister Office (HMO) tweeted from its official account.

"In this operation, our forces killed 26 Naxalites in which our 3 Jawans are also reported injured. They have been taken for treatment and their health is stable. Police forces had also seized heavy ammunition post-operation," HMO tweeted. Patil said the verification of the Naxals eliminated is being done. The name will be disclosed after it is done completely.