Chhattisgarh: Naxal gunned down by security forces

DN Bureau

One naxal was gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, police said Friday.

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Raipur: One naxal was gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, police said Friday.

The gunbattle took place Thursday evening in a forest under Pusnar police station when a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was returning after carrying out an anti-naxal operation, Sukma Superintendent of Police Abhishek Meena told over phone.

When the patrolling team was descending from Tulsi hill, it came face to face with a small action team of Kanger Valley Area Committee of Maoists after which an exchange of fire started between the two sides, he said.

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After the gunbattle, body of a cadre identified as Kawasi Deva, a deputy militia commander in Chandameta area, was recovered from the spot, the SP said.

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One muzzle-loading gun and a bag containing materials used in making improvised explosive devices were also recovered from the spot, Meena said.

The patrolling team reached its camp on Friday morning, he added. (PTI)










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