Chhattisgarh: Three Maoists arrested in encounter with security forces

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ANI Dantewada (Chhattisgarh) [India]
Last Updated : May 29 2017 | 8:22 PM IST

Three Maoists were arrested after security forces attacked a Naxal hideout and commenced firing in Hiroli village here in Kirandul district.

The encounter took place earlier today around 1.30 p.m., whereby three Maoists were arrested while four others, including Maoist leader Jagdish managed to escape.

According to Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Naxal operation, G.N. Baghel, the police personnel also recovered stocks from the Maoist den.

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First Published: May 29 2017 | 7:49 PM IST

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