Maoists shot dead one person and injured another here on Tuesday evening. The deceased and the injured were both former Maoists who had surrendered, police said.
The duo who came under Maoist attack identified as Ashok and Kishore were on their way to Gadchiroli from Gilanguda village on a motorcycle on Tuesday when the Maoists fired on them.
"One of the surrendered Maoists sustained injuries in the incident while the other died," Shailesh Balkawade, Superintendent of Police said.
The injured person has been admitted to the government hospital in Gilanguda.
Ashok and Kishore had surrendered in 2010 and 2013 respectively. Both were residents of Gadchiroli.
Further details are awaited.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app