TWO MAOISTS KILLED IN GUNFIGHT WITH SECURITY FORCES

JAMUI: Two Maoists were on Sunday killed in an encounter with security forces in the Kumardari forest here, police said. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of COBRA, the CRPF’S specialised unit for jungle warfare, and the police department carried out a combing operation after which an exchange of fire took place between them and the rebels. Two rifles, a magazine and liquor pouches were seized from the spot, the ASP said.