Two Naxals killed in encounter with police in Maharastra's Gadchiroli

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

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1 min read Last Updated : Apr 28 2021 | 11:01 AM IST

At least two Naxals were killed

on Wednesday in an encounter with the police in a forest in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, a senior official said.

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 around 6.30 am, he said.

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

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First Published: Apr 28 2021 | 10:57 AM IST

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