They were identified as deputy commander of 'Company four' Jaanu alias Sonu Gota (32) from Kasansur Dalam, deputy commander Rajesh Kokeshwar (27), deputy commander Nirmala alias Sarita Note (30), Shamrao Usendi (45), Ratan Kolwe (22), Sushila Sukhnake (33) and Rammi Mahananda Potavi (21).
These Naxals were involved in major attacks and encounters with police in and around Gadchiroli, a police release said.