3 Naxalites killed in gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand

Three Naxalites were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's Gumla district on Saturday, police said.

All those killed belonged to JJMP, a splinter group of CPI(Maoist), they said.

The encounter happened at Ghagra in the morning, they added.

IG (Operations) of Jharkhand Police Michael S Raj told PTI that the operation is still underway.