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17 policemen killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

17 policemen killed in Chhattisgarh encounter





Vijaita Singh.


New Delhi,.



March 22, 2020 17: 36 IST.

Updated:.


March 22, 2020 18: 44 IST.

CRPF personnel patrol in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh. File

CRPF workers patrol in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh. Submit.


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Vijaita Singh.


New Delhi,.



March 22, 2020 17: 36 IST.

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March 22, 2020 18: 44 IST.

An encounter broke out between Chhattisgarh police and Maoists in Sukma district late on March21

As lots of as 17 police officers belonging to Chhattisgarh cops were eliminated during an encounter with Maoists in Sukma district on Saturday.

The event took place late on March 21, however the death toll of the cops workers could be validated only on March 22 afternoon after their bodies were recovered.

Chhattisgarh Director General of Authorities D.M. Awasthi told The Hindu that 17 police officers had been killed.

Another authorities stated that at least 15 cops were injured and the Maoists had actually also handled to eliminate a few weapons belongin

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