Two maoists killed in encounter with police in Andhra Pradesh
(PTI desk)
Two maoists were killed in an exchange of fire with the police in Agency area of Visakhapatnam district this morning. According to Visakhapatnam Rural police, 20 maoists were moving around in Buradamamidi village in the Agency area at around 1 am and they opened fire at police personnel engaged in combing operations. The personnel opened fire in retaliation and killed two maoists. Here's more.
One CRPF jawan got injured in the encounter
As the maoists opened fire, the police personnel retaliated and in the exchange of fire, two maoists were killed. The other ultras escaped under the cover of darkness, he further said. Pedabayalu area committee member Sudhir headed the team of ultras, police said, adding they were yet to identify the deceased. One CRPF jawan was injured in the exchange of fire, they said.
