5 Naxals killed in police operation in Maharashtra

Mangalore Today News Network

Gadchiroli , Mar 29, 2021:     Five Naxals were killed on Monday in an operation conducted by police against the rebels in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district, a senior police official said.

 

The official said, "Five Naxals were killed in the operation in Khobramenda forest area of Gadchiroli,” adding that “the anti-Naxal operation is still on.”

The district police had seized a rifle and three pressure-cooker bombs on Saturday. According to a police official, the Naxals were allegedly planning on ambushing security forces.

According to a police official, C-60 commandos, a specialised anti-Naxal unit of Gadchiroli police, had received information about the rebels gathering in large numbers in a forest. Acting on the information received, C-60 commandos carried out an anti-Naxal operation on Saturday in Hetalkasa foreset area.

According to the police, around 60 to 70 ultras had opened fire on the C-60 commandos, following which the security personnel retaliated.

After the firing from both sides lasted for an hour, the rebels fled from the spot, leaving behind their belongings.

Courtesy:India Today