Eight Maoists arrested in Chhattisgarh

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Maoists have been arrested in Kirandul of Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh following an encounter between the members of the banned outfit and security forces, officials said yesterday.

Dantewada Superintendent of Police Abhishek Pallav said at least 20-25 Maoists were involved in the encounter that took place on Thursday. A .303 rifle, bomb making equipment and other articles of daily usage have been recovered from the possession of Maoists. Pallav said the arrested Maoists have not been identified yet. (IANS)