Dynamite News Chhattisgarh: 4 armed Naxals apprehended in Bijapur
Security forces arrested four Naxals here in Bedre area on Thursday, shortly before polling in the region is set to commence.
Bijapur: Security forces arrested four Naxals here in Bedre area on Thursday, shortly before polling in the region is set to commence.
Three country-made guns were also seized from the Naxals. Further details are awaited.
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