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Gunfight Erupts During Anti-Maoist Operation in Sukma’s Errabor Forest

Police say a morning search operation encountered suspected Maoist cadres, with the exchange of fire continuing.

Overview

  • The encounter began Tuesday morning on a forested hill under Errabor police station limits, according to police.
  • Security personnel had launched a combing operation following intelligence inputs about Maoist presence.
  • Intermittent gunfire was reported as the operation remained underway in dense terrain.
  • Authorities placed additional reinforcements on alert as the situation evolved.
  • Officials said no casualties had been confirmed at the time of reporting.