NEW DELHI: A hardcore naxalite Amit Hansda was shot down in an encounter with security forces on Sunday in Jharkhand's Chaibasa.
According to officials, Hansda was a Zonal Commander, carrying a reward of Rs 10 lakh declared against him.
Officials also recovered cache of weapons including an SLR rifle.
Spokesperson Jharkhand Police and IG Operations, Michaelraj S said that Hansda was killed in a joint operation of COBRA battalion of Central reserve police force and district police.
(This is a developing story)
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