4 Maoists injured in police encounter in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

June 03, 2023 13:12

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At least four Maoists were reportedly injured in an encounter with security personnel in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh on Saturday, but their colleagues managed to drag them away into a forest hideout, an official said.

The encounter took place this morning near Regadgatta village under Earrabor police station limits when a joint team of District Reserve Guard of police was out on an anti-Maoist operation, Sukma superintendent of police Kiran Chavhan said.

The operation was launched based on inputs about the presence of Maoist commander Mangdu and his team belonging to Konta area committee of Maoists in Maraiguda and Regadgatta villages, he said.

The Maoists opened fire on the patrolling team, following which the gunbattle broke out, he said. After a brief exchange of fire, the Maoists escaped into dense forest.

Three-four Maoists were reported to be injured during the gunfight, but their colleagues managed to drag them inside the forest, he said, adding that a search operation was underway in the area. -- PTI

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