Kanker/Mumbai, May 23 -- Four Maoists were killed in an encounter between the police and Maoists in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli on Friday.
The security forces recovered the bodies of the four Maoists along with arms and ammunition. The search operation is underway in the area.
Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ankit Goyal confirmed the incident, stating that the exact details of the Maoist casualties would be known only after all the jawans return.
After the encounter, the security forces recovered four bodies along with one self-loading rifle, two 303 rifles, one muzzle-loading gun, walkie-talkie, and camping material.
The Maoists suddenly opened fire on the C-60 commandos in the morning, who retaliated with effective counter-action....