Gondia (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 12 (ANI): Improvised explosive device (IED) explosives, planted by Naxalites, were recovered from Murkutdoh-Sonegaon village of Salekasa Tehsil in Maharashtra's Gondia district, police said on Wednesday.

According to the Gondia Police, the recovery was made during a search operation. Police also recovered an IED detonator, wire and a battery from the spot.

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Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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