An exchange of fire broke out between the security forces and banned Maoist organisation JJMP today in Salandir forest of Panki in Palamu district. According to police officials, during the search, one AK-47 with three magazines, one Bolt action rifle, one 9mm Pistol, one country-made weapon and two wireless sets were seized. All the naxals managed to escape by taking advantage of the forest. A search operation is currently underway and further details are awaited. This was a joint operation of Palamu police and 134 battalion of CRPF.
Gunfight Breaks Out Between Naxals & Security Forces in Palamu
