Bastar: Seven Maoists killed in Abujhmarh encounter with security forces

Seven Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, just two days before Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit. This brings the total Naxal deaths to 220 this year. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel praised the security forces, indicating a central committee member may be among the deceased.