Seven Maoists killed in encounter in Mulugu

The Maoist Yellandu-Narsampet area committee commander Badru alias Papanna, was said to be among the dead. Police seized firearms from the encounter spot

Mulugu: Seven cadres of CPI (Maoists) were killed reportedly in an encounter between police and the naxals in Chalpaka forests in Eturnagaram mandal of Mulugu district on Sunday.

The Maoist Yellandu-Narsampet area committee commander Badru alias Papanna, was said to be among the dead. Police seized firearms from the encounter spot.

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Greyhounds and the local police took part in the encounter. Police were yet to make an official statement regarding the incident.