7 Naxals Gunned Down in Chhattisgarh; Weapons Recovered

The exchange of fire took place in the forests of Pushpal village in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district.

CRPF manning a Naxal-affected area in Chhattisgarh. Image used for representation. (Photo Courtesy: YouTube screengrab)

• Seven Naxals were killed in a fierce gun-battle with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, police said.
• The exchange of fire took place in the forests of Pushpal village of the district, in which seven ultras were gunned down.
• When the forces were cordoning off jungles of Pushpal along the border of the two districts, they came under heavy firing from a group of rebels, leading to a prolonged gunfight.

(With inputs from PTI)