In a huge setback to Maoists, A combined force of Chattisgarh and Telangana police eliminated 10 Maoists through an encounter in Bijapur district, a senior official of the Telangana Police said.
It is also reported that the encounter also left a jawan injured.
The encounter took place in Pujari Kanker forests, which is 500 KM from Raipur. A huge cache of weapons was also recovered from the dead Maoists.
“It was a joint operation by the Chhattisgarh and Telangana Police. Initial reports indicate ten Maoists were killed in an exchange of fire between them and police at around 6.30 AM in Bijapur district.
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A clear picture would emerge later, the Telangana police official said.
The dead bodies were later moved to a nearby hospital for post-mortem and other official formalities.
The police also are expecting that many top leaders of Naxals may be included in those who were killed.
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