Dalam commander among 3 Maoists killed in Maha

April 30, 2023 22:43

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Three Maoists, including a dalam commander, were killed in an encounter with police in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra on Sunday, an official said.

The exchange of fire took place around 7 pm in Kedmara forest of the district, he said.

Gadchiroli superintendent of police Neelotpal said, "The police had received information that members of Perimili and Aheri dalams of the Maoists were camping in a forest area between Mane Rajaram and Perimili armed outpost. Following the tip-off, two units of the C-60 Force of the police were sent from Pranhita to conduct a search operation in the jungle area."

During the search operation, the Maoists opened fire on police, following which the latter retaliated, he said.

"After the exchange of fire, the bodies of three male Maoists were recovered from the spot along with weapons and other material," the SP added.

As per the primary probe, one of the deceased was identified as Bitlu Madavi, a commander of Perimili Dalam, while two others were identified as Vasu of Perimili Dalam and Srikant of Aheri Dalam. -- PTI

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