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Suspected Maoist killed in exchange of fire with police

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Press Trust of India Hyderabad

A suspected Maoist was killed in an exchange of fire with police in Bhadradri-Kothagudem district on Wednesday, District Superintendent of Police Sunil Dutt said.

He said the incident occurred during search operations conducted this morning in a forest area based on a tip-off.

"We are suspecting the deceased to be a member belonging to Manuguru Area Committee. However, we cannot confirm the identity of the deceased until the kin confirm," Dutt told PTI.

The officer said they recovered a weapon, bullets and Maoist literature from the deceased.

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First Published: Aug 21 2019 | 5:10 PM IST

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