Chhattisgarh: 4 Naxals Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In Bijapur

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Four naxals, including a woman, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Pomara forests in Bijapur. Read on for details:

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Bijapur: Four naxals, including a woman, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Pomara forests under Mirtur police station area in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Saturday, an official said.

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"The jawans (CRPF, DRG and STF) had gone out on an anti-naxal operation last evening based on a tip off that around 40 Naxals of Bhairamgarh Area Committee were staying in Pomara forests. After that an exchange of fire occurred between the security forces and Naxals between 7:30 am to 7:45 am today," Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP) Anjaneya Varshney said.

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During the gunfight, three naxals, includimng a woman, were killed and 303-rifle, 315-rifle and musket were recovered from the spot. A search operation is still underway, SP Varshney added. (ANI)










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