8 Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Jharkhand's Bokaro

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The troops of 209 Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) conducted the operation in which eight Naxals were killed and an AK series rifle, three INSAS rifles, a self-loading rifle (SLR), eight country-made guns and a pistol were seized, the officials said.

Eight Naxals were killed in an encounter with CoBRA commandos of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and police in Bokaro district of Jharkhand on Monday morning, officials said.

The exchange of fire started around 5.30 am in Lugu Hills of Lalpania area of the district, they said.

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Topics: Naxal operation Pistol seized Encounter Lalpania Bokaro CRPF Jungle warfare Security forces SLR INSAS rifles Jharkhand Naxals Lugu Hills Anti-Naxal operation Country-made guns AK rifle CoBRA commandos

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Published On: 2025-04-21 @ 11:08:56 (6 days ago)

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