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They accused Linga, who was from Galgam, of acting as a police informer, the official said, adding that security forces have launched a combing operation in the region to trace the Naxals

“A Naxalite was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on October 17,” a senior police official said.

Police jawan abducted by Naxalites in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh released after 8 days. Kudiyam said he was interrogated and was to be killed, but was freed after tribal community and panchayat urged them to forgive him. Police had adopted a humanitarian approach in rescuing and saving lives of Naxals.

CAF constable, 36, commits suicide in Kanker, Chhattisgarh. Shot himself with Insas rifle while on security duty. Reason unknown. Last month, CoBRA Inspector committed suicide in Bijapur. May, constable in Kondagaon. Naxalite-hit Bastar division.