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Naxalite killed in Bihar

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Press Trust of India Jamui

A naxalite was killed in an exchange of fire with the security forces in Bihar's Jamui district, police said.

A CRPF Cobra battalion was carrying out combing operation in Bhelua jungle in the district when the naxalites fired at them, Superintendent of Police J Jalareddy said.

The security forces returned the fire in which one naxalite was killed, the SP said, adding that one SLR rifle and four magazines were recovered from the possession of the deceased naxalite.

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First Published: Jul 20 2018 | 6:45 PM IST

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