Chhattisgarh: Woman naxalite killed in encounter with security forces in Kanker

Kanker: An encounter broke out between security forces and naxals in Kanker on Monday. Police said the body of a uniformed unidentified woman naxalite along with a .303 rifle was recovered from the site of the encounter.

IG Bastar Sundarraj P said that a joint operation was launched by District Reserve Guard (DRG) Kanker and 132 Battalion BSF troops in Amatola, Binagunda, Kalper areas, across Kotri river in Kanker district.

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The senior police official said that there was an exchange of fire between Kanker DRG and naxals near the Binagunda jungle area around 7 am on Monday and the body of a uniformed unidentified woman naxalie with a .303 rifle was recovered from the spot.

He said security forces are carrying out search operations. (with ANI inputs)
 

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