4 Naxals killed in Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border gunfight
Based on intelligence inputs about presence of Maoists on Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border, an operation was launched on Thursday, police said. 'A dozen C-60 parties (300 commandos) and a component of the CRPF launched the operation from Kawande and Nelgunda areas towards the banks of the Indravati amidst heavy rains,' a police official said.
On Friday, when the cordon was being laid and river banks were being searched, Maoists started indiscriminate firing on C-60 commandos, leading to a retaliation by security forces, said the official. Exchange of fire continued for almost two hours and a search of the area by forces led to the recovery of bodies of four Maoists, he added. The operation was led by M Ramesh, ASP, administration.
An automatic self-loading rifle, two .303 rifles, a Bharmar gun, walkie talkies, camping material and Naxal literature were recovered from the spot, police said.
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