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Chhattisgarh: 14 Naxals killed in Bastar region; Encounter still on

14 Naxals killed in Bastar

Chhattisgarh: At least 14 Naxals were killed by security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region on Friday, police said.

A large cache of weapons like the AK 47 and SLR have been recovered from the encounter site. 

Also Read | Chhattisgarh: Two Naxals killed in encounter

Encounter still on
According to police, the encounter is still on. 

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The encounter broke out between security forces and naxalites in the Abhujmaad forest along the border of Narayanpur and Dantewada district after the police team launched a search operation following a tipp off regarding the presence of Maoists in the region.

Also Read | Chhattisgarh: 18 Naxals killed in Bastar encounter

All security personnel are safe and further deatials are awaited. 

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