14 Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma
6 Aug 2018 1:53 PM IST
Several firearms were seized from the encounter site, police said.
Earlier in November last year, at least five Naxals were killed in a police encounter in the forest at Becha in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district. (Photo: Representational Image)
Raipur: At least 14 Naxals were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Monday, police said.
The gunbattle took place on Monday morning in a forest area in south Sukma, around 500 km from Raipur, Deputy Inspector General (anti-Naxal operations) Sundarraj P told news agency PTI.
So far, bodies of 14 Naxals have been recovered from the encounter site, he said. Several firearms were also seized from the spot, he added.
Further details were awaited as the search operation is still underway.
( Source : PTI )
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