The encounter took place at Merambir forest area of the district, Deputy Inspector General of Police AV Homkar said.
Khunti, February 14
One ultra of the banned Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI) was killed in an encounter with the security forces in Khunti district on Thursday, police said.
The encounter took place at Merambir forest area of the district, Deputy Inspector General of Police AV Homkar said.
The security forces were on anti-Naxal operation, the DIG said, adding that the body of the ultra was found at the encounter spot.
The security forces also recovered an automatic rifle from the spot, the DIG added. PTI
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