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Two Naxals killed in encounter with police in Maharashtra

Two Naxalites were neutralized by police commandos following an encounter in a forest in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra.

Two Naxals killed in encounter with police commandos in Maharashtra
Two Naxals killed in encounter with police commandos in Maharashtra

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Published : Apr 28, 2021, 11:14 AM IST

Updated : Apr 28, 2021, 2:19 PM IST

Nagpur (Maharashtra): At least two Naxals were killed on Wednesday in an encounter with police commandos in a forest in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, a senior official said.

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The exchange of fire took place when C-60 commandos of the Gadchiroli Police were conducting an anti-Naxal operation in the Jambia Gatta forest at around 6.30 am, he said.

"Two ultras have been killed and a search operation is underway in the forest area," the official added.

(PTI)

Last Updated : Apr 28, 2021, 2:19 PM IST

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