Woman naxal killed in police encounter in Gadchiroli

A woman naxal carrying a cash reward of Rs 7 lakh on her head was killed in an encounter with police at a village in Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli district last evening, police said.
The deceased, identified as Soni (35), was resident of Kunta area in Bijapur and was Tipagad area committee member, said Gadchiroli police.
She was carrying a cash reward of Rs 7 lakh on her head, a release issued by the office of Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police said.
Police were conducting an anti-naxal operation in Mouza Tavegaon jungle area of Dhanora tehsil when the patrol party was attacked by naxals, said the release.

There was exchange of fire and after the gun-battle the ultras fled leaving the body of Soni on the spot, the release said.
An 8 MM rifle, 15 live cartridges and naxal literature have been recovered from the spot, it said.