A Maoist was killed in an encounter here on Friday and a rifle was seized from his possession, police said.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Ratanlal Dangi said security forces had gone on patrol in Kamkanar jungle when the Maoist was killed. A search operation is continuing in the area.
The Maoist has not been identified yet.
--IANS
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