India News | 4 Maoists Killed in Encounter with Police in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum

Chaibasa (Jharkhand), Jun 17 (PTI) At least four Maoists, including a woman, were killed in an encounter with police in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district on Monday morning, officials said.

The incident took place in Tonto and Goilkera area, they said.

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"Four Maoists were killed in the gunfight, while two have been arrested," Jharkhand Police spokesperson and IG (Operations), Amol V Homkar, told PTI.

Further details are awaited.

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