Anti Naxal Force will not be disbanded: G Parameshwara
'As Naxal activities are still strong and prevalent in Odisha, Assam, there are possibilities of Maoists sneaking to Karnataka. In case of necessity, we will keep the ANF ready,' he said.
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- New Indian Express
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The Hindu
4 hours ago
- The Hindu
Four Maoists, including three women, killed in ongoing encounter in M.P's Balaghat
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Hindustan Times
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- Hindustan Times
MP: 4 Maoists, including 3 women, killed in encounter with security forces
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