Two Border Security Force, BSF, constables were killed and 4 others injured in an encounter with Maoists in Kanker district this morning.
The incident took place when a joint team of BSF and District Police was on a search operation in Pakhanjoor area of Kanker district. Maoists ambushed the team near Bechghat in Chote Betia area. Security forces retaliated and in the ensuing gun battle, 6 BSF jawans sustained bullet injuries.
Security forces said many Maoists also injured in the encounter.
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