5 Maoist killed in Chhatisgarh-Bihar encounter

Two Naxalites have been gunned down in an encounter between police and Naxalites at Jhamui area in Bihar. Two weapons have been also recovered from their possession. The search operation was carried out by security forces at border area jungle of Jhamui. That it is a big achievement against the Naxalites has been claimed.

MS Bhatia, IG CRPF, told that a tip-off for the billet of Naxalites in Barmasia Jungle under Barhut police station area has been reported which caused a search operation. The encounter took place meanwhile. Two Naxalites were gunned down on the spot.

According to the information, Prem Pratap Singh, deputy commandant of Cobra battalion, and 131 CRPF battalion carried out a joint operation against Naxalites. 215 battalion of CRPF had besieged Naxalites from Bhimbandh.the battalion had 125 security force personnel; while naxalites were 50.

The encounter, which was begun at 2 Pm on Sunday afternoon under Aundhi police station in district Rajnandgav of Chhatisgarh between police and Naxalites, ended at 3.30 Pm. three Naxalites were claimed killed in this encounter. Police have recovered weapons; namely, 1 SLR,1 Insas, and I rifle and other items from their possession.

DM Awasthi, DG, told that the billet of Naxalites in Aundhi area of Ranjanadgav was reported by Intelligence on Sunday morning. the police force left for their searching on tip-off. The Naxlites  and the police were on front at 2 Pm. the encounter was carried out for the two hours.

The people of Chhuipali situated near National Highway-53 under Saraipali police station area in the district Mahasamund  of Chhatisgarh is under fear after the hand bills and banners of Naxalites recovered. Police have seized the banner and poster; and the police have begun to investigate the area. the 8-10 banners and hand bills on Sunday morning between villages, situated at NH-53, Chattigirola and Chhuipali were seen, and were reported to the police. The matter is under investigation after the banners and bills recovered. The banners and hand bills superscripted the matter of loan waiving of peasants.