29 Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh
According to reports, most wanted Maoist commander Shankar Rao and Lalita were among those killed during the confrontation.
According to reports, most wanted Maoist commander Shankar Rao and Lalita were among those killed during the confrontation.
The identity of the deceased Maoists was yet to be ascertained as the patrolling team was still inside the forest, he said.
In view of the presence of villagers at the market, the security personnel had to be cautious in their retaliatory action, he said.
