RAIPUR: An exchange of fire is on between suspected Maoists and paramilitary forces in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, police said.
The encounter is taking place in the forests of Goomiapal, near Kirandul, 40 kilometres from Dantewada, confirmed Rajesh Mishra, IG Police.
"A police party was following a military company of the CPI Maoist led by their senior commander Ganesh Uike," said Mishra.
The incident occurred when a joint team of STF, district police force and Koya Commando had gone for patrolling from Kirandool police station area, police sources said.
The encounter began around 11.30, said unconfirmed reports. No information is available on the casualties.
The police said it has sent reinforcements.
Encounter on between Maoists, paramilitary forces in Chhattisgarh - India - The Times of India
The encounter is taking place in the forests of Goomiapal, near Kirandul, 40 kilometres from Dantewada, confirmed Rajesh Mishra, IG Police.
"A police party was following a military company of the CPI Maoist led by their senior commander Ganesh Uike," said Mishra.
The incident occurred when a joint team of STF, district police force and Koya Commando had gone for patrolling from Kirandool police station area, police sources said.
The encounter began around 11.30, said unconfirmed reports. No information is available on the casualties.
The police said it has sent reinforcements.
Encounter on between Maoists, paramilitary forces in Chhattisgarh - India - The Times of India