Friday, July 20, 2012

Encounter between CRPF and Naxals in Maharashtra

GADCHIROLI: An encounter broke out between CRPF jawans and Maoists in Kaneri forest in Dhanora taluka of the district on Friday.

The firing between the two sides began at around 7.30am, police said.

Acting on a tip-off that there was a Naxal hideout in the forest area, jawans of CRPF 192 battalion rushed to the site.

On seeing the forces, the ultras started firing at them and in retaliation police also opened fire.

According to latest reports, police say Naxals have fled the area and the firing has stopped.

A search operation is on in the area.


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