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At least 20 Maoists have been reported killed in a fierce gun battle in Chhattisgarhs Naxal infested Dantewada District.
Raipur, July 10 : At least 20 Maoists have been reported killed in a fierce gun battle in Chhattisgarh's Naxal infested Dantewada District.
The gun battle is said to have taken place on Monday night, in the Elmapatti-Regadatta Jungle, about 550 Km from the State capital Raipur.
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Special Police Force were involved in the operation to flush out the rebels from the area.
Officials said the gun battle had lasted for about five hours, and confirmed reports that 27 security personnel were missing after the incident.
There were no casualties from the security personnel team, DIG Vishwaranjan, a senior CRPF official, said, and added that nine personnel were injured.
A search has been launched by the Chhattisgarh Special Task Force operation and the Andhra Police assisted by the Union Home Ministry's air wing in jungles bordering Andhra.
ANI
