Four Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh

Four bodies of Maoists in uniform, three rifles were recovered.

Sukma:  Four Maoists were killed on Tuesday in a gun battle with a special unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, said the paramilitary unit.

The gunfight began around 6 a.m. when a Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit, was on a search mission in deep forested area around one kilometre from Bimapur in Jagargunda area.

“Four bodies of Maoists in uniform, one Insas rifle and two 303 rifle were recovered,” said a CRPF official.

The specialised unit of the CRPF proficient in guerrilla tactics and jungle warfare continues with the deep combing of the forested area, he added.
IANS