Four Naxals killed in encounter in Gadchiroli forest in Maharashtra, says police
The Hindu
As per the preliminary information, the ultras fired on the police personnel, which was retaliated
At least four Naxals were killed in an encounter with the police on November 13 in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, a senior official said.
The gun battle took place this morning at Dhanora in the Gyarahbatti forest area in the district, located over 920 km away from Mumbai, when a police team was conducting a search operation, he said.
As per the preliminary information, the ultras fired on the police personnel, which was retaliated, he added.
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