Six Maoists killed in exchange of fire with police in Telangana, 2 commandos injured
Hyderabad (PTI): Six cadres of the banned CPI (Maoist) including two women were killed after an exchange of fire between the ultras and police in Bhadradri Kothagudem district of Telangana on Thursday, police said.
Two commandos of the Greyhounds, the elite anti-naxal force of Telangana Police, were also injured in the exchange of fire and were shifted to a hospital, they said.
The incident happened in a forest area under Karakagudem police station limits of the district, a senior police official told PTI.
Based on inputs that a Maoists team crossed over to Telangana from neighbouring Chhattisgarh, special police parties took up combing in the area when the incident happened, he said.
Bodies of the six Maoists including two women cadres were recovered from the spot and their identification was being done, police said.
The dead included a senior cadre of the Maoists, he said based on preliminary investigation.
Police seized six weapons including 2 AK47s, SLRs and others from the spot.
Further investigation was on. police added.
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Congress’ Samarth Shamanur wins Davangere South by-election
Davangere: Congress candidate Samarth Shamanur has emerged victorious in the Davangere South constituency, a seat that witnessed intense competition between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP. An official announcement is awaited.
The Congress has regained the constituency, while BJP candidate Srinivas Dasakariappa put up a strong fight but was defeated.
The by-election was held following the death of sitting Shamanuru Shivashankarappa. Despite internal ticket-related confusion and dissatisfaction among sections of the minority community, the Congress managed to secure the seat.
