Chhattisgarh: Two women Naxals carrying cash reward killed in encounter in Dantewada
PTI, Dec 18, 2021, 11:22 AM IST
Dantewada: Two women Naxals, collectively carrying Rs 6 lakh cash reward, were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district on Saturday, an official said.
The gunfight took place around 5.30 am in a forest near Gonderas village under Aranpur police station limits when a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on an anti-Naxal operation, Dantewada Superintendent of Police Abhishek Pallava said.
After the skirmish ended, the bodies of two Naxals, identified as Hidme Kohrame and Pojje, were recovered, he said, adding that the deceased were carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakh and Rs 1 lakh on their heads respectively.
Kohrame was active as an Area Committee Member of Malanger Area Committee of Maoists, while the second one was active as in-charge of Chetna Natya Mandli (CNM-a cultural wing of Maoists) in the same squad, he added.
Three locally-fabricated rifles, ammunition, communication devices, explosive material, and camping material were recovered from the spot, he added.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Notorious gangster wanted in UAPA case arrested at Nepal border
‘Condition critical’, say doctors as farmer leader Dallewal’s fast enters 27th day
ISRO to study how crops grow in space on PSLV-C60 mission
Vandalism at Allu Arjun’s residence in Hyderabad
PM Modi to attend Christmas celebrations hosted by Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Kannada Sahitya Sammelana: Food distribution creates stir
Rohit gets hit in nets, practice pitches on slower side
India & Kuwait elevate ties to strategic level; ink defence pact after PM Modi meets top Kuwaiti leaders
In Kuwait, PM Modi meets yoga practitioner, other influencers from Gulf country
Notorious gangster wanted in UAPA case arrested at Nepal border
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.