A police constable was shot dead allegedly by naxals in Hedri village in the district today.
The incident happened at a market place when the ultras suddenly arrived at the spot and opened fire on the police personnel on bandobast duty, the police said.
The bullets hit constable Deepak Shedmake, attached with Hedri Police Assistance Centre, who succumbed to his injuries, they said.
The naxals fled in the direction of Surjagad hills, a press release issued by the district police said.
Following the incident, anti-naxal operations have been intensified in the area.
