2 Naxalites killed in encounter with police in MP

Two hardcore Naxalites with cash rewards were killed in an encounter with police in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh. The gunfight occurred in Kerajhari forest, resulting in the deaths of Sajanti alias Kranti and Raghu alias Sher Singh. Police recovered weapons and daily items. Search operations are ongoing in the area for more information.

Two hardcore Naxalites carrying cash rewards have been killed in an encounter with police in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district, a police official said on Tuesday.

The gunfight started between 9 pm and 10 pm on Monday in the Kerajhari forest area, the official said.

Later, police launched a search in the area and recovered the bodies of two Naxalites, identified as Sajanti alias Kranti and Raghu alias Sher Singh, the official said.

An AK-47 rifle, a 12-bore rifle, and some daily need items were also recovered from the spot, he said.

A search operation was underway in the area, the official said.

Further details were awaited.

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